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PUBLIC  AND  PRIVATE  WORSHIP. 

PUBLISHED     BY     THE 

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OF  THB 

EVANGEI.ICAL  liUTHERAW  CHURCH. 


THIRTIETH   EDITION. 


WITH   AN  APPENDIX. 


BALTIMORE: 
PUBLICATION  ROOMS,  No.  9  LIBERTY  ST. 

Stareolyped  by  L.  Jthosnn,  Philwlelpbia. 

1842. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year 
1841,  by  Samuel  S.  Schmuckeb,  in  trust  for  the  Gene- 
ral Synod  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church,  in  the 
Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  Eastern  Dis- 
trict of  Pennsylvania. 


PREFACE. 


SiXGiNG  the  praises  of  God  is  jusily  regarded  as 
one  of  the  most  delightful  and  profitable' parts  of 
worship,  both  pu!)lic  and  private.  It  was  intro- 
duced by  divine  command  into  the  worship  of  the 
Old  Testament;  the  blessed  Saviour  himself  re- 
commended it  by  his  practice ;  and  it  is  enjoined  by 
the  apostle  Paul  on  Christians  in  general.  Its 
separate  utility,  in  addition  to  that  of  prayer  and 
hearing  the  word  of  God,  is  based  upon  the  very 
nature  of  the  human  mind  ;  as  it  calls  into  action 
additional  powers  of  the  soul.  Yet  as  the  mate- 
rials for  the  e.xercise  of  this  Christian  duty  in  any 
other  than  the  Hebrew  language,  whether  transla- 
tions of  the  Psalms  or  original  effusions  on  ilie 
doctrines  and  facts  ol'ihe  Scriptures,  are  necessarily 
the  products  of  uninspired  pens;  they  are  charac- 
terized by  different  degrees  of  merit,  both  in  respect 
to  poetic  excellence  and  devotional  tendency.  In 
no  other  language,  it  is  thought,  rs  there  extant  so 
copious  and  excellent  a  collection  of  Psalms  and 
Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,  as  that  of  the  Lu- 
theran Church  in  Germany.  And  from  this  copious 
source  our  German  churches  in  this  country  have 
drawn  ample  supplies.  Yet  the  prevalence  of  the 
English  language  has.  in  some  places,  long  since 
led  to  its  introduction  into  the  services  of  our  sanc- 
tuaries, as  well  as  to  the  publication  of  several  col- 
lections of  hymns  in  the  same  tongue.  Among 
these,  that  made  by  the  learned  and  pious  Dr. 
Kuntze,  then  Senior  of  the  New  York  I\Iinisterium, 
and  published  in  1795,  is  excellent  in  its  devotional 
tendency,  but  lamentably  deficient  in  poetic  beauty 
and  purity  of  diction.     The  collection,  subsequent- 

iii 


IV  PREFACE. 

lymade  by  a  Commiuee  ofilic  New  York  Synod, 
appointed  in  lSl-2,  not  only  merits  a  decided  pre- 
ference, bill  is  indeed  a  most  excellent  work.  Yet 
long  experience  has  minced,  liiat  this  selection  does 
not  aH'urd  a  suflicient  variety  tor  all  the  purposes 
of  minisieriul  duly  and  Cliristian  practice,  and  many 
of  the  choicest  and  most  devoiional  productions  of 
the  English  muse  are  not  contained  in  it. 

Under  these  circumstances,  tlie  General  Synod 
deemed  it  their  duty,  in  accordance  with  their  con- 
siitmion,  and  in  obedience  to  the  numerous  calls 
made  ontiiem,  to  provide  a  hymn-book,  possess- 
ing alike  siilHcient  amplitude,  classical  excellence, 
and  devotional  spirit,  to  serve  as  a  permanent  book 
for  the  churches  of  their  eonne.vion,  and  for  all 
others  who  may  be  disposed  to  use  it.  For  this 
purpose  ihe  undersigned  were  appointed  a  com- 
mittee in  lfc-2'),  and  liuve  tor  several  years  devoted 
their  most  particular  and  prayerful  attention  to  the 
important  duly  assigned  them.  'I'hey  have  found 
the  work  arduous  lar  beyond  iheir  early  expecta- 
tions ;  but  their  conviciion  of  its  importance  and 
necessity  has  continually  increased.  Their  aun 
has  been  to  combine  in  the  highest  possible  degree 
practical  excellence  with  the  charms  and  graces  of 
poetry,  'i'hey  have  procured  all  the  most  excellent 
and  valiial)le  hymn-books  used  by  sister  churches, 
and  have  also  examined  very  many  hymns  dispersed 
through  the  works  of  individual  authors.  They 
feci  assured  ihat  tiie  selection  made  will  contain  iho 
major  part  of  the  best  hyinns  extant  in  the  English 
language,  'i'hey  have  also  alter  mature  considera- 
tion ^constructed  a  new  arrangement,  which  they 
deern  decidedly  more  practical  than  any  other 
which  they  have  seen,  and  calculated  to  be  more 
uselul  both  to  ministers  and  laymen. 

A  view  of  the  general  sulijects,  sufficiently  mi- 
nu'e  tor  refcrenite,  is  prefixed  to  the  book.  A  port- 
able -ize  was  adopted,  not  only  for  the  sake  of 
cheapness  and  convenience  in  public  and  domestic 
wor^iiip,  bu!  also  ihal  Christians  who  strive  to  walk 


PREFACE.  V 

with  God,  and  delight  to  sing  the  songs  of  Zion, 
may  carry  this  vohune  with  them  on  their  journeys, 
and  in  their  social  walks,  ami  into  the  field  ot"  la- 
bour, and  as  opportunity  may  ofier,  kindle  anew 
the  flame  of  their  devotion  at  the  fire  of  the  sacred 
rouse.  ' 

In  conclusion,  we  would  commend  this  work 
to  the  serious  use  of  the  disciples  of  our  Lord  in 
general,  and  our  churches  in  particular ;  and  more 
especially  to  the  favour  and  blessing  of  that  divine 
Redeemer,  whose  dying  love  will  be  the  theme  of 
our  more  perfect  praises  in  the  realms  of  celestial 
bliss. 

S.  S.  SCHMUCKER, 
Professor  of  Theology  in  Theol.  Sem.  of  the  Ge- 
neral Synod  of  Ev.  Liith.  Church. 

C.  P.  KRAUTH, 
Pastor  of  the  second  English  Lutheran  Church, 
Philadelphia. 

G.  SHOBER, 
Pastor  of  the  Lutheran. Church,  Salem,  North 
Carolina. 

J.  G.  SCHMUCKER,  D.  D. 
Pastor  of  the  Luth.  Church,  York,  Pennsylvania. 

B.  KELLER, 
Pastor  of  the  Lutheran  Church,  Gerinantown, 
Pennsylvania. 

Gettysburg,  Fenn.,  May  I6th,  1828. 


PREFACE 

TO  THE  REVISED  EDITION'. 


This  hymn-book  havinsc  met  with  so  extensive 
a  sale  that  twonty-nine  ediiioiis  have  bcoii  disposed 
of  since  its  pvibhcation  in  1828,  and  the  plates  being 
worn  out,  it  was  resolved  bv  the  last  General  Sy- 
nod, Baltimore,  May  13!h,'l841,— 

"  That  the  Hymn-book  Committee  prepare  a  se- 
lection of  a  few  additional  hymns,  to  be  appended 
to  the  English  hymn-book,  and  numbered  conti^ 
nuously  with  the  old,  and  make  such  other  improve- 
ments as  they  deem  requisite,  and  as  will  not 
materially  interfere  with  its  use  in  connexion  with 
the  old  editions." 

Tn  conformity  with  this  resolution,  sundry  minor 
improvements  have  been  made  in  the  old  book, 
not  precluding  its  use  with  the  revised  edition,  ex- 
cept in  two  hymns,  which  are  marked  with*. 

An  Appendix  of  new  hymns  has  also  been  added, 
carefully  selected  from  the  latest  and  best  sources 
in  the  English  language.  The  same  principles  on 
which  the  old  book  was  constructed,  have  also, 
guided  our  selections  for  the  Appendix  ;  and  the 
whole  is  aixain  commended  to  the  blessing  of  God 
and  the  favour  of  Zion's  friends. 

S.  S.  SCHMUCKER, 
Chairman  of  the  Hymn-book  Committee. 

Gettysburg,  Pa.,  July  it h,  ISAl. 


TABULAR  VIEW  OF  CONTENTS. 


Hyna 

I.  THE  SCRIPTURES. 1 

II.  BEING  AND  PERFECTIONS  OF 

GOD. 13 

III.  TRINITY. 41 

IV.  PRAISE  TO  GOD. 44 

V.  THE  WORKS  OF  GOD.  ....      58 

VI.  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD.    -    -   65,  767 

VII.  FALL  AND    DEPRAVITY    OF 

MAN. 89 

VIII.  CHRIST. 99,  773 

1.  His  divinity,    -     -     -  _ 99 

2.  His  incarnation,  (Christmas,)       -     -  102 

3.  His  life  and  ministry, 114 

4.  His    sufferings    and   death,    (Good- 

Friday,) 122 

5.  His   resurrection,    (Easter,)    ascen- 

sion, intercession  and  glory,      -    -  144 

IX.  NAMES  AND  CHARACTERS  OF 

CHRIST. :    -  161 

Star  of  Bethlehem, ib. 

Morning  Star, 162 

Rock  of  Ages, -  164 

Friend, 165 

Refuge, 167 

Physician,  -- 168 

Paschal  Lamb, 170 

X.  HOLY  SPIRIT. 172,  783 

XL  THE  GOSPEL  CALL.      -    -    -  182,  789 
[Hymns  for  Revivals  and  Meetings  of 

Catechumens,  182  to  474.] 
1.  Inviting. — General  invitations,      -     -      ib. 
From  the  love  of  Christ     -    -    -    -  .  197 


fill  CONTEXTS. 

Bjam 

From   tho   examples  of   feirincrs   re- 
ceived,       205 

From  the  happiness  of  ;he  Christian 
in  the  preseni  and  future  hfe,     -     -  209 
2.  Awakening — 'I'he  evil  of  sin,  -     -     -  213 
The  sinner's  helplessness,  -     -     -     -  216 
Vanity  and  uncertainly  of  life,      -     -  217 
Danger  of  the  Fioly  J^pirit's  withdraw- 
ing his  influences, 228 

The  certainty  of  death  and  judgment,  231 

XII.  PENITENCE    OF    TliE    AWA- 

KENED SINNER. 248 

1.  Prayer  for  penitence, ib. 

2.  Penitence, 254,  801 

XIII.  SUPPLICATION  FOR  TT;E  DI- 

VINE MERCY.      -     -     -     -270,814 

XIV.  SALVATION  THROUGH  JESUS 

CHRIST. 303,  SCO 

1.  The  sinner  trusting  in  Christ  for  sal- 

vation, (faith) ib. 

2.  The  gracious  nature  of  this  salvation,     3iG 

3.  True  laiih  accompanied  by  a  holy  life,     323 

4.  Addresses  to  Christ  and  gruiilude  for 

redeeming  love 324 

XV.  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.    325,  828 

1.  The  convert  entertaining  hope  of  par- 

don ;    and    the    happiness  of   the 
Christian,     -     -     - 325 

2.  Communion  with  Christ  and  love  to 

him, 373 

3.  Doubts  and  fears, 395 

4.  Spiritual  declension, 405 

5.  Backslider  returning, 412 

6.  Sanciification  and  Christian  graces.  -  420 

7.  The    Christian    life   figuratively  de- 

scribed as  taking  up  the  Cross,       •  442 

A  pilgrimage, 447 

A  v-iyage, 457 

Scene  of  (roubles 458 


CONTENTS.  IX 

Hyma 

A  warfare, 462 

A  dfsert, 465 

8.  Christian  assurance  and  confidence  in 

God, 466 

9.  Christian  in  the  prospect  of  death,     -  474 

XVI.  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE.   .    .    483 

1.  The  word  of  God,  [See  Hymns  from 

1  to  12  inclusive.] 

2.  Prayer,  private, 483 

Social, 488 

3.  Public  worship, 490 

4.  Baptism  of  infants, 508,  853 

Of  adults, 511 

5.  The  Lord's  supper,  [See  Hymns  from 

99  to  171  inclusive.] 8.55 

XVII.  KINGDOM  AND  CHURCH  OF 

CHRIST.    -    -    - 528 

General  and  missionary  hymns,    -  528,  856 

Pastoral, 555,  868 

Ordination  and  licensure,     -    -    -  565,  871 
Congregational. — Seeking    a    mi- 
nister,       570,874 

Having  obtained  a  minister,      -    -    -    571 
Sickness  of  their  minister,  -    -    -    -    575 

The  minister  going  on  a  journey,       -    576 
Death  of  their  minister,  -    -    -    -    -    577 

State  of  decline,  -------    579 

In  a  state  of  revival,       -    -    -    -  583,  871 

On    admitting    members    to    sacra- 
mental communion,     -----    588 

Confirmation   hymns,     [also   182    to 

474.]  - 588,886 

For  election  of  church  officers,  -  -  593 
Laying  the  corner-stone  of  a  church,  594,894 
Consecration  of  a  church,  -    -    -    -    595 

XVm.  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

AND  CIRCUMSTANCES.       -  598 

Seasons,      ---------  lb. 

Spring, 601 


X  CONTENTS. 

Summer  and  harvest,     -----    (;o3 

Autumn,     ---------     qo', 

Winter.  ----------     (jOh 

New  Year,      --------     ^07 

Morninjr  hymns,   -----     -C11,S119 

FA-cnin;>  h'vinns, 629,  906 

Birih-day  Iiymns,       ------     C43 

Wedding  hymns,       ------    (345 

Meetin"   and    parting  of    Clirisiian 

friends,    ---------    617 

For  the  young  and  the  old,       -    -    -    G')'J 
Parents  and  children,     -----    G.07 

Collections,      --------    CiSl 

Sunday-school  anniversaries,   -    -    -    r,G»> 
Sickness  and  recovery,  -    -    -     -  672,  918 

Public  and  national  blessings  and  af- 
flictions, -------    -685,941 

For  the  President,  Congress,  Magis- 
trates, &c.   --------    69't 

Temperance,   --------    925 

Bible  Societies,     -------    937 

XIX.  DEATH. 696,939 

Death  in  general,  -------     696 

Death  of  friends  or  relatives,     -    -     -     710 
Death  of  the  young,  -    -----    713 

Death  of  the  pious,     ------     716 

Death  of  the  wicked,      -----    724 

XX.  RESURRECTION.      -    -    -    -727,945'' 

XXI.  JUDGMENT. 731,946 

XXII.  ETERNITY. 738,950 

Happiness  of  the  righteous,      -    -    -    733 
Punishment  of  the  wicked,      -    -    -    750 

XXIII.  DISMISSIONS    AND    DOXO- 
LOGIES. 752,960 

Dismissions,     --------    752 

Doxologies,      --------    762 

APPENx^IX. 767 


HYMNS. 


THE  SCRIPTURES. 

L.  M.      J-e^<r^tt^,' 
1    The.  Bible  the  inspired   source  of  religious 
knowledge. 

1  "pTERNAL  Spirit !  'tvyas  thy  breath 
-*-^  The  oracles  of  truth  inspired  ; 
And  kings  and  holy  seers  of  old 
With  strong  prophetic  impulse  (ir'd. 

2  Fill'd  with  thy  great  almighty  pow'r, 
Their  lips  with  heavenly  science  flow'd  ; 
Their  hands  a  thousand  wonders  wrought, 
Which  bore  the  signature  of  God. 

3  With  gladsome  hearts  they  spread  the  news 
Of  pardon,  through  a  Saviour's  blood: 
And  to  a  num'rous  seeking  crowd 
Mark'd  out  the  path  to  his  abode. 

4  The  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell  in  vain 
Against  the  sacred  word  combine ; 
Thy  providence  through  ev'ry  age 
Securely  guards  the  work  divine. 

5  Thee,  its  great  author,  source  of  light, 
Thee,  its  preserver,  we  adore  ; 

And  humbly  ask  a  ray  from  thee, 
Its  hidden  wonders  to  explore. 

„  L.  M. 

^*  The  Scriphires  inspired. 

1  ''T'AVAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 
-*-    The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word ; 


0  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 

And  warn^i'd  their  hearts  with  heiiv'nly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirm'd  the  messages  they  brought : 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  I'roin  death. 

3  Great  God  !  mine  ryes  with  pleasure  look 
On  tiie  dear  volume  of  thy  book  ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 
And^read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  I^et  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind  ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure  : 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

«  CM. 

«*  The  Same. 

1  T^ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 
-■-    What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 

For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  t^ons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find  ; 
Riches,  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast  ; 
Sublimer  sweet.«  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heav'nly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heav'nly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see. 
And  still  increasijig  light ! 
2 


THE    SCIlIPrURES.  4,  5 

0  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord  ! 

Bo  thou  for  ever  noar. 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

M  ^-  }'^- 

^  The  word  of  God  an  mcompnrahlc  treasure. 

1  T  ET  av'rice,  borne  from  shore  to  shore, 
^  Her  fav'riie  god  pursue  : 

Thy  word.O  Lord,  we  value  more 
Than  India  or  Peru. 

2  Here  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy. 

Are  open'd  to  our  sight ; 

The  purest  gold  without  alloy. 

And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold  : 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  behold. 

4  Here  light,  descending  from  above, 

Directs  our  dou!)tful  feet  ; 
Here  promises  of  heav'nly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  num'rous  griefs  are  here  redrest. 

And  all  our  wants  supplied  ; 
Naught  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

6  For  these  inestimable  gains. 

That  so  enrich  the  mind, 
O  may  we  search  v.-iih  eager  pains, 
Assur'd  that  we  shall  find  ! 

^  C.  M. 

**  The  value  and  comprehensiveness  of  the  Bible. 
1  T  ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join, 
-■-^  To  form  one  perfect  book : 
Great  God  !  if  once  compar'd  with  thine, 
How  mean  theii-  writings  look  ! 

3 


6,  7  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forf^iv'n, 

Nor  lend  a  step  heyond  the  jrravc: 

But  ihiiic  conduct  to  hcav'n. 

2  Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 
My  lasiing  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  no'dcst  pow'rs  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

4  I'll  read  the  hist'ries  of  thy  love. 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  through  thy  promises  I  rove 
With  ever'iresli  delight. 

5  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown. 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seed  of  immortal  Miss  arc  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

/-  P.  M.     8.7..^.7.7.7.  •   rci^M^^, 

"  Precious  ^/Wc— Psalm  xix.  10. 

1  pRECIOUS  Bil.le!  what  a  treasure 
-■-    Does  the  word  of  God  afford  ! 
All  I  want  for  life  or  pleasure, 

Food  and  med'ciiie,  shield  and  sword  ; 
Let  the  world  account  me  poor — 
Having  this  I  need  no  more. 

2  Food,  to  which  the  world's  a  stranger, 
Here  my  hungry  soul  enjoys  ; 

Of  excess  there  is  no  danger,  i 

Though  it  fills,  it  never  c-loys: 
On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed — 
He  is  meat  and  drink  indeed  ! 

P.  M.    S.7.8.7.S.7.8.7.  ^<--''- 
7  The  Bible.— 0  how  1  love  thy  Law. 

Ps.  cxix.  97. 
1  15 Y  the  thoughtless  world  derided, 
-D   Still  I  love  the  word  of  God  ; 
'Tis  the  crook  by  which  Pm  guided. 
Often  'lis  a  chastening  rod. 


THE    SCRIPTURES. 

'Tis  a  sword  that  cuts  asunder 

All  my  pride  and  vanity, 
When  abased  1  lie,  and  wonder 

I'hat  he  spares  a  wretch  like  me. 

2  This  confirms  me  when  I  waver, 

Sets  my  trembling  judgment  right ; 
When  I  stray,  how  jnuch  soever, 

This  is  my  restoring  light : 
Satan  oft,  and  sin,  assail  me, 

With  temptations  ever  new  : 
Then,  O  !  nothing  can  avail  me, 

Till  my  bleeding  Lord  I  view. 

3  Faith  I  need  ;  O  Lord,  bestow  it, 

Give  my  labouring  mind  relief; 
Oft,  alas  !   I  doubt,  I  know  it. 

Help,  O  help  my  unbelief. 
Dearest  Saviour,  by  thy  meiit 

May  I  gain  a  future  crown  ; 
Guide,  O  guide  me  by  thy  Spirit, 

Till  these  storms  are  overblown  . 

8  ^-  ^^• 

The  usefulness  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  TTTHEN  Israel  though  the  desert  pass'd, 

*  '     A  fiery  pillar  went  before. 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  O  God  ! 
'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given  ; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad. 

And  points  the  path  to  bhss  and  heaven. 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight. 
And  quickens  its  inactive  powers  ; 

It  sets  our  wandering  footsteps  right ; 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours. 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts ; 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true  ; 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts ; 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5 


9,  10  THE   SCRIPTURES. 

5  Ye  favour'd  lands,  who  have  this  word, 
Ye  saints,  who  reel  its  saving  power, 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  iiis  distinguished  grace  adore. 

9  C.  M.        ^  ' 

Instruction  from  Scripture. 

1  TTO  W  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
-'--'■  And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad. 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find. 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are. 
And  belter  know  the  Lord. 

5  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise  ; 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road ; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God. 

6  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth. 
And  well  support  our  age. 

jQ  C.  M. 

The  glori/  of  the  word. 

1  'piIE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 
-*-   And  brings  the  truth  to  sight ; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 
6 


THE   SCRIPTURES.  11,  12 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives — but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supphes 

The  gracious  light  and  heat : 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  liright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine. 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

11  C.  M. 

The  Scriptures  consolatory  to  the  penitent. 

1  T  ADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 
-*-^  I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord  : 

And  not  a  ray  of  hope  appears, 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
Almost  ill  every  page. 

3  This  is  the  field,  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknosvn  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise. 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
Mv  guide  to  everlasting  life. 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

5  0  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God ! 

My  roving  feet  command  ; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road, 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

12  C.  M. 

A  rational  defence  of  the  Gospel. 
I  ^HALL  athiests  dare  insult  the  cross 
^  Of  our  Redeemer  God  ? 

2  a2  7 


15  BEING   AND 

Shall  infidels  reproach  his  laws, 
Or  trample  on  hid  blood  f 

2  What  if  he  cho?e  mysterious  ways 

To  cleanae  us  from  our  faults  ? 
May  not  the  works  of  sovereign  grace 
1'ranscend  our  feeble  though;s? 

3  What  if  the  gospel  bids  us  fight 

With  flesh,  and  self,  and  sin  ? 

The  prize  is  most  diviix^ly  bright, 

Which  we  are  call'd  to  win. 

4  What  if  the  foohsh,  and  the  poor, 

His  glorious  grace  partake  ? 
This  but  confirms  his  truth  the  more, 
For  so  the  prophets  spake. 

5  Do  some,  that  own  his  sacred  name, 

Indulge  their  souls  in  sin  ? 
Jesus  should  never  bear  the  blame. 
His  laws  are  pure  and  clean. 

6  Then  let  our  faith  grow  firm  and  strong. 

Our  lips  profess  his  word  ; 
Nor  blush,  nor  fear  to  walk  among 
The  men  that  love  the  Lord. 


BEING  AND   PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

JO  L.  M. 

Gcd  exalted  above  all  praise. 

1  "pTERNAL  Power  !  whose  high  abode 
-*--'  Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God  ; 
Infinite  lengths,  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds. 

2  The  lowest  step  around  thy  scat. 
Rises  too  high  for  Gabriel's  feet ; 
In  vain  the  tall  archangel  tries 

To  reach  thine  height  \vith  wondering  eyes. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do  ! 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too ; 

8 


PERFKCTIONS    OF    GOD.  14,  15 

From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High! 

4  Earth  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name ; 
But,  O  I  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  but  man  below  ; 

Be  short  our  tunes  ;  our  words  be  few  : 
A  sacred  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 

J  ,  r 

Ij^  L.  M.      t^7'~v.f-  ^  '-a-i*—  ' 

■■■^     The  Spirituality  of  God,  John  iv.  24. 

1  'pHOU  art,  0  God  !  a  spirit  pure, 
-*-   Invisible  to  mortal  eyes  ; 

Th'  immortal,  and  the  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature  changes,  and  her  works 
Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve,  and  die, 
Thy  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see. 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  Invisible  I  what  hand 
Can  draw  thy  image  spotless  fair  ! 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  th'  immortal  King  compare  ! 

4  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 
Of  gold,  and  silver,  wood  and  stone  ; 
Ours  is  the  God  that  made  the  heavens  ; 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone. 

5  My  soul,  thy  purest  homage  pay. 
In  truth  and  spirit  him  adore  ; 
More  shall  this  please  than  sacrifice, 
Than  outward  forms  delight  him  more. 

1^  Th?L^nite.       ^Z'^^'^"^'- 

1  COME  seraph  lend  your  heavenly  tongue, 
^  Or  harp  of  golden  string. 


16  BEIVG  AND 

That  I  may  raise  a  lofty  song, 
To  our  Eternal  King. 

2  Thy  names  how  infinite  they  be ! 

Great  Everlasting  One! 
Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfined  thy  throne. 

3  Thy  glories  shine  of  wondrous  size, 

And  wondrous  large  thy  grace  ; 
Immortal  day  breaks  from  thine  eyes. 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  face. 

4  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss, 

Which  angels  cannot  sound  ; 
An  ocean  of  infinities 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

5  The  mysteries  of  creation  lie 

Beneath  enlighten'd  minds ; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  above  the  sky 
And  Hy  belbre  the  winds  ; 

6  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 

And  stretch  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirit  fills. 
And  overloads  our  soul. 

7  In  vain  our  haughty  reason  swells, 

For  nothing's  found  in  Thee, 
But  boundless  inconceivables, 
And  vast  eternity  ! 

16  L-  ^^-     ^ 

God  supreme  and  self-suffident. 

1  TITHAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 

•  '     Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach  ; 
He  dwells  concealed  in  radiant  flame, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  thoughts  can  reach. 

2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heavenly  light, 
Compar'd  with  him,  how  short  they  fall ! 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright ; 
Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  all. 

10 


PERFECTIONS   OF   GOD.  17 

3  He  spoke  the  wondrous  word,  and  lo  ! 
Creation  rose  at  his  command ; 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  hmits  know, 
Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the  spheres, 
There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop ; 
But  his  own  self-sufficience  bears 

The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 

5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows, 
Measuring  their  changes  by  the  moon: 
No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knows  ; 

His  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 

6  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round, 
The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise  ; 

All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound, 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

I  «-  L.  M. 

The  Incomprehcfisibility  of  God. 

1  f^  OD  is  a  name  my  soul  adores, 

^^  Th'  Almighty  Three,  the  Eternal  One  ! 
Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  powers, 
Confess  the  Infinite  unknown. 

2  From  thy  wreat  self  thy  being  springs ; 
Thou  art  tny  own  original. 

Made  up  of  uncreated  things, 
And  self-sufticience  bears  them  all. 

3  Thy  voice  produced  the  seas  and  spheres, 
Bids  the  waves  roar  and  planets  shine  ; 
But  nothing  hke  thyself  appears 
Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine. 

4  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows  ; 
From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run : 
Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 

And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 

5  How  shall  affrighted  mortals  dare 
To  sing  thy  glory  or  thy  grace  ? 


18,  19  BEING   AND 

Beneath  ihy  feet  we  lie  so  far, 
And  see  but  shadows  of  thy  face  ! 

6  Who  ran  behold  the  glorious  light  ? 
Who  can  approach  consuming  flame  ? 
None  but  tiiy  wisdom  knows  ihy  might, 
None  but  thy  word  can  speak  thy  name. 

-I  Q  L.  M. 

■■■  '^  Uiiiti,  of  God. 

1  "pTERNAL  God,  almighty  cause 

-*^  Of  earth,  and  seas,  and  worlds  unknoNvn, 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws  ; 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 

Of  all  within  itself  possest  ; 
By  none  control'd  in  thy  commands, 
And  in  thyself  completely  blest. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe  ; 

Let  heav'n  and  earth  due  homage  pay  : 
All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  iheir  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  In  thee,  O  Lord,  our  hope  shall  rest. 

Fountain  of  peace  and  joy  and  love  ! 
Thy  favour  only  makes  us  blest  ; 

Without  thee  all  would  nothing  prove. 

5  Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs  ; 

^Vorship  to  thee  alcne  we  give ; 
Thine  be  our  hearts  and  thine  our  songs, 
And  to  thy  glory  we  would  live. 

6  Spread  thy  creat  name  through  heathen  lands^ 

Their  idol-deities  dethrone ; 
Subdue  the  Nvorld  to  thy  commands. 
And  reign  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 

^Q  L.  M. 

■■■  *^  God  incomprehensible. 

1  /^REAT  God.  in  vain  man's  narrow  view 
^^  Attempts  to  look  thy  nature  through, 
12 


PEUFECTIOXS    OF    GOD.  20 

Our  lab'ring  pow'rs  with  rev'rcnce  own, 
Thy  glories  never  can  be  known. 

2  Not  the  high  seraph's  mighty  thought, 
Who  countless  years  his  God  has  sought, 
Such  wondrous  height  or  depth  can  find, 
Or  fully  trace  thy  boundless  mind. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  kindness  deigns  to  show 
Enough  for  mortal  men  to  know; 
While  wisdom,  goodness,  pow'r  divine 
Through  all  thy  works  and  conduct  shine. 

4  0  !  may  our  souls  with  rapt\ire  trace 
Thy  works  of  nature  and  of  grace, 
Explore  thy  sacred  truth,  and  still 
Press  on  to  know  and  do  thy  will ! 

20  ^-  ^• 

God  eternal  and  uitchangcahle. 

1  rj.REAT  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 
^-^  How  frail  and  weak  are  we  ! 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 

Ere  earth  or  heav'n  was  made  ; 
Thou  art  tiie  ever- living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  all  open  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey. 
From  the  formation  of  the  sky, 
To  the  last  awful  day. 

4  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  to  thy  view. 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears  ; 
Great  God!  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  cares ; 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturb'd  affairs. 

13 


21,   22  BEING    A\D 

6  Great  God.  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 
How  frail  and  weak  are  we  ! 
Let  the  wliole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

21  L.  M. 

1  A  LL-POW'RFUL,  self-existent  God, 
^■*-  ^V  ho  all  creation  dost  sustain  ! 
Thou  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come; 

And  everlasting  is  tliy  reign. 

2  Fi.x'd  and  eternal  as  thy  days, 

Each  glorious  attribute  divine, 
Through  ages  infinite,  shall  still 
With  undiminish'd  lustre  shine. 

3  Fountain  of  being!  source  of  good! 

Immutable  dost  thou  remain; 
Nor  can  the  shadow  of  a  change 
Obscure  the  glories  of  thy  n^ign. 

4  Nature  her  order  shall  reverse, 

Revolving  seasons  cease  their  round  ; 

Nor  spring  appear  with  blooming  pride, 

Nor  autunm  be  with  plenty  crown'd  : 

5  Yon  shining  orbs  forget  their  course  ; 

The  sun  his  destin'd  path  forsake  ; 
And  burning  desolation  mark 

Amid  the  world  his  wand'ring  track : 

6  Earth  may  with  all  her  pow'rs  dissolve, 

If  such  the  great  Creator's  will : 
But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same  ; 
"I  am"  is  thy  memorial  still. 

22  ^-  ^^- 

God  almi^Jify. 

1  (31 VE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
^-^   Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  pow'r; 
Ascribe  due  honours  to  his  name, 
And  His  eternal  might  adore. 
14 


PEIIFECTIONS    OF    GOD.  23 

2  The  Lord  prochiims  his  pow'r  aloud, 

O'er  the  vast  ocean  and  the  land  ; 
His  voire  divides  the  wat'ry  cloud, 
And  lightninixs  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  He  speaks,  and  howlinij  tempests  rise, 

And  lay  the  forest  bare  around  ; 
The  fiercest  beasts,  with  piteous  cries. 
Confess  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

4  His  thunders  rend  the  vaulted  skies. 

And  palaces  and  temples  shake. 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise, 
The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sov'rcig-n  o'er  the  flood  ; 

The  Thund'rer  reigns  for  ever  King  ; 
But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode, 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

6  We  see  no  terrors  in  his  name. 

But  in  our  God  a  Father  find. 
The  voice,  that  shakes  all  nature's  frame. 
Speaks  comfort  to  the  pious  mind. 

2n  CM.  :.  a-<..a/^^--^ 

1  ''"PWAS  God  who  hurl'd  the  rolling  spheres, 

-*-    And  stretch'd  the  boundless  skies  ; 
Who  form'd  the  plan  of  endless  years. 
And  bade  the  ages  rise. 

2  From  everlasting  is  his  might. 

Immense  and  unconfin'd  : 
He  pierces  through  the  realms  of  light. 
And  rides  upon  the  wind. 

3  He  darts  along  the  burning  skies  ; 

Loud  thunders  round  him  roar : 
All  heav'n  attends  him,  as  he  flies  ; 
All  hell  proclaims  his  pow'r. 

4  He  scatters  nations  with  his  breath  ; 

The  scatter' d  nations  lly : 

B  15 


24,   25  BEING   AND 

Blue  pestilence  and  wastine;  death, 
Confess  tlic  Godhead  ni2[h. 

5  Yc  worlds,  with  ev'ry  living  thing, 
Fulfil  his  hiizh  roinmand  : 
Mortals,  pay  homaire  to  your  King, 
And  own  his  ruling  hand. 

21  P.  ^l.    7.7.7.7.7.7.  f/Zovt/^^.^^ 

1  VyHEN  in  dark  and  dreadful  gloom,  '  'i/ 

*  *     Clouds  on  clouds  portentous  spread, 
Blark  as  if  tiio  day  oi  do<UTi 

Hung  o'er  luluie's  shrinking  head  : 
When  the  lighlninir  breaks  fi-om  high, 
God  is  coming — God  is  nigh  ! 

2  Then  wc  hear  his  chariot  wheels. 

As  the  mighty  thunder  rolls ; 
Nature,  sfarsled  nature  reels. 

From  the  centre  to  the  poles  ; 
Then  the  occ^an.  earth,  and  sky. 
Tremble  as  he  passes  by  ! 

3  Darkness,  wild  %N'ith  horror,  forms 

His  mysterious  hiding-place ; 
Should  he  from  his  ark  of  storms, 

Rend  the  veil  and  show  his  face, 
At  the  jtidgment  of  his  eye. 
All  the  universe  would  die. 

4  God  of  vengeance!  from  above, 

AVhile  thine  awful  bolts  are  hurl'd 
O  remember  thou  art  love  !  ' 

Spare  I — 0  spare  a  guilty  world  ! 
Stay  thy  flaming  wrath  awhile. 
Let  the  bow  of  promise  smile  ! 

0«  r^^^ .  '    L.    M. 

^«#  -.  f   ^^  omnipresent  and  omviscicnt. 

1  T  ORD.thouhastsearch'd  and  seen  me  through 
^  Thine  eye  conmiands.  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  pow'rs. 
16 


PERFECTIONS  OF    GOD. 

2  Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love  ; 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun, 
Or  troni  thy  dreadful  glory  run  ? 

3  If,  mounted  on  a  morning  ray, 
I  Hy  beyond  the  western  sea  ; 
Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fughive. 

4  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night ; 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

5  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes. 
Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  soon 
Through  midnight  shades,  as  blazing  noon. 

6  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest  I 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

2G  c.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee  ! 
-*-^  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast, 

3  My  thoughts  He  open  to  thee.  Lord, 

Betbre  they're  form'd  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
Thouknow'st  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  0  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high. 

Where  can  a  creature  liide  ? 

17 


Sr,  28  BEING   AND 

Within  thy  circlinj?  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  ev'ry  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still. 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 

To  guard  my  soid  irom  ev'ry  ill, 

Secur'd  by  sov' reign  love. 

^  •  God'' s  Wisdom. 

1  CONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
^^  To  my  almighty  God  : 

He  hath  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  ev'ry  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame ! 

How  wise  th'  eternal  mind  ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  design' d. 

4  When  he  redecm'd  the  sons  of  men, 

He  fix'd  his  cov'nant  sure  : 
The  orders,  that  his  lips  pronounce, 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature,  and  time,  and  eanh,  and  skies, 

Thy  heav'nly  skill  proclaim. 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name  ? 

6  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace. 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race, 
Who  best  obeys  thy  will. 

o«  C.  M. 

•^~  God  holy  and  just. 


H 


OLY  and  rev'rend  is  the  name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 
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PERFECTIONS   OF   GOD.  29,  30 

Thrice  holy,  Lord  !  the  angels  cry  : 
Thrice  holy,  let  us  sing. 

2  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  saints  are  his  delight ; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Are  hateful  in  his  sight.     • 

3  The  deepest  rev' rence,  homage,  love, 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God ; 
LJit  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

4  Thou,  righteous  God  !  preserve  my  mind 

From  all  pollution  free ; 
Thine  image  form  within  my  breast, 
That  I  ihy  face  may  see. 

29  c.  M.  ^  . 

1  /^  OD  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise  ; 
^-*   He  sees  our  inmost  mind. 

In  vain  to  heav'n  we  raise  our  cries. 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honour  can  appear. 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies. 

Their  bended  knees  the  ground : 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice, 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord !  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  ways, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere  : 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

30  ^-  ^- 

God  no  respecter  of  persons. 
I  TXT'ITH  eye  impartial,  heav'n's  high  King 
Surveys  each  human  tribe ; 

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)1  BEING   AND 

No  earthly  pomp  liis  eyes  can  charm, 
Nor  wealth  his  lavour  bribe. 

2  The  rich  and  poor,  of  equal  clay, 
His  pow'rful  hand  did  frame  ; 
All  souls  are  his,  and  him  alike 
Their  common  Parent  claim. 

J  Ye  sons  of  men  of  high  degree, 
Your  great  Superior  own  ; 
Praise  him  for  all  his  gifts,  and  pay 
Your  homage  at  his  throne. 

I  Trust  in  the  Lord,  ye  humble  poor. 
And  banish  ev'ry  fear  : 
The  God  you  serve  will  ne'er  forsake 
The  man  of  heart  sincere. 

.,^  P.  M.     6.6.6.6.8.8.    .y^^\'*^' 

->-■■  God  faithful. 

1  TPHE  promises  I  sing, 

-'-    Which  love  supreme  hath  spoke  4 
Nor  will  th'  eternal  King 
His  words  of  grace  revoke. 

They  stand  secure 
And  steadfast  still : 
Not  Sion's  hill 
Abides  so  sure. 

2  The  mountains  melt  away. 

When  once  the  Judge  appears  ;  ( 

And  sun  and  moon  decay. 
That  measure  mortal  years : 

But  still  the  same, 
In  radiant  lines, 
His  promise  shines 

Through  all  the  flame. 

3  Their  harmony  shall  sound 

Through  my  attentive  ears. 
When  thunders  cleave  the  ground^ 
And  dissipate  the  spheres. 
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PERFECTIONS   OF    GOD.  32,  33 

Midst  all  the  shock 
Of  that  dread  scene, 
I'll  stand  serene, 

Thy  word  my  rock. 

32  ^-  ^^- 

God  henevolvnl  and  merciful. 

1  nPHY  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love, 
-*■    Unmerited  and  free. 
Delights  our  evil  to  remove, 

And  help  our  misery. 

2  Thou  waiiest  to  be  gracious  still ; 

Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear ; 
That,  sav'd,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 
And  all  thy  grace  declare. 

3  Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth  to  me, 

To  ev'ry  soul  abound  ; 
A  vast  unfathomable  sea. 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

4  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store  ; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

5  Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are  ; 

A  rock  which  cannot  move.: 
A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

6  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns, 

Unalterably  sure  ; 
And,  while  the  truth  of  God  remains, 
His  goodness  must  endure. 

0-?  P.  M.  :,     ,    Jc/^y^f 

«>«>  God  h  love.  ^ 

1  IVTY  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise, 
-^'■^  How  bright  on  high  its  glories  blaze 

How  sweetly  bloom  below  ! 
It  streams  from  thy  eternal  throne  ; 
1'hrough  heav'n  its  joys  for  ever  rim, 
And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 

21 


54  BEING    AND 

2  'Tis  love  that  paints  the  purple  morn, 
And  bids  the  clouds,  in  air  upborne, 

Their  genial  drops  distil ; 
In  ev'ry  vernal  beam  it  glows, 
And  breaihes  in  ev'ry  gale  that  blows, 

And  glides  in  every  rill. 

3  It  robes  in  clicerful  green  the  ground, 
And  pours  its  (low'ry  bcauiies  round, 

Whose  sweets  perfume  the  gale  ; 
Its  bounties  richly  spread  the  plain, 
The  blushing  fiuit,  the  golden  grain, 

And  smile  on  ev'ry  vale. 

4  But  in  thy  gospel  see  it  shine 
With  grare  and  glories  more  divine. 

Proclaiming  sins  lorgiv'n. 
There  faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the  way 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day, 

And  opens  all  her  heav'n. 

5  Then  let  the  love,  that  makes  me  blest, 
Whh  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast, 

And  ardent  gratitude ; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Fatlior  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 

«  -  C.  M. 

"*  God  gracious  to  all. 

1  OWEET  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace, 
^  O  God,  my  heav'nly  King  I 

Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  not  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies. 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  sliines. 
And  ev'ry  want  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes,  thy  creatures  wait 

On  thee  lor  daily  food  ; 
Thy  hb'ral  hand  provides  their  meat. 
And  fills  their  moutlis  with  good. 
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PERFECTIONS  OF   GOD.  35,  3G 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word, 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  pow'r  and  praise  proclaim  ; 
But  saints,  who  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

,y^  C.    M. 

^*^  GocTs  mercies  unutterable. 

1  OUR  souls  with  pleasing  wonder  view 
^-^  The  bounties  of  thy  grace  ; 

How  much  bestow' d,  how  much  reserv'd, 
For  those  that  seek  thy  face. 

2  Thy  lib'ral  hand  with  worldly  bliss 

Oft  makes  their  cup  run  o'er  ; 
And  in  the  cov'nant  of  thy  love 
l^hey  find  diviner  store. 

3  Here  mercy  hides  their  num'rous  sins ; 

Here  grace  their  souls  renews  ; 
Here  hope,  and  love,  and  joy,  and  peace, 
Their  heav'nly  beams  diffuse. 

4  But  oh  !  what  treasures  yet  unknown. 

Are  lodg'd  m  worlds  to  come  ! 
If  these  th'  enjoyments  of  the  way, 
How  happy  is  their  home  ! 

5  And  what  shall  mortal  worms  reply  ? 

Or  how  such  goodness  own  ? 
But  'tis  our  joy,  that,  Lord,  to  thee 
Thy  servants'  hearts  are  known. 

€  Since  timers  too  short,  all-gracious  God, 
To  utter  half  thy  praise  ; 
Loud,  to  the  honour  of  thy  name, 
Eternal  hymns  we^ll  raise. 

Oft  S.  M. 

^^  God's  mercy  great  and  eternal. 

J  \TY  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 
-*"^  Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 

3  23 


^7  BEING    AND- 

AVhose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide  ; 

And,  when  his  wrath  is  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes,. 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heav'ns  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  grace  subdues  our  sins ; 

And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  trom  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  who  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

G  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower  I 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field,. 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

7  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  e.ndure  ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

**  *  The  glory  of  God, 

1  TT'E  sons  of  men,  in  sacred  lays, 

^    Attempt  the  great  Creator's  praise  ; 
But  who  an  equal  song  can  frame  ? 
What  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme  ? 

2  He  sits  enthron'd  amidst  the  spheres, 
And  glory  hke  a  garment  wears 
While  boundless  wisdom,  pow' 
Command  our  awe,  transcend  our  praise. 

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PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD.  38 

3  Before  his  throne  a  shining  band 
Of  cherubs  and  of  seraphs  stand  ; 
Ethereal  spirits,  wlio  in  iiii^ht 
Outstrip  the  rapid  speed  of  light. 

4  To  God  all  nature  owes  its  birth, 

He  form'd  this  pond' reus  globe  of  earth, 
He  rais'd  the  glorious  arch  on  high, 
And  nieasur'd  out  the  azure  sky. 

5  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Omnipotence  with  wisdom  shines. 

His  works,  through  ail  this  wondrous  frame, 
Bear  the  great  imi)ress  of  his  name. 

6  Rais'd  on  devotion's  lofty  wing. 
Let  us  his  high  perfections  sing  : 

O  let  his  praise  employ  our  tongue, 
Whilst  hst'ning  worlds  applaud  the  song  ! 


..^  C.  M. 

«*"^  God  is  Love,  1  John  iv.  8. 

1  A  MID  the  splendours  of  thy  state, 
•^  My  God,  thy  love  appears 
With  the  soft  radiance  of  the  moon 

Among  a  thousand  stars. 

2  Nature  through  all  her  ample  round 

Thy  boundless  power  proclaims, 
And,  in  melodious  accent,  speaks 
The  goodness  of  thy  names. 

3  Thy  justice,  holiness,  and  truth, 

Our  solemn  awe  excite  ; 
But  the  sweet  charms  of  sovereign  grace 
O'erwhelm  us  with  delight. 

4  Sinai,  in  clouds,  and  smoke,  and  fire, 

Thunders  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
But  Sion  sings,  in  melting  notes, 
The  honours  of  the  Lamb. 

5  In  all  thy  doctrines  and  commands, 

Thy  counsels  and  designs, 

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39,  40  PERFECTIONS   OF   GOD. 

In  ev'ry  work  thy  hands  have  fram'd, 
Thy  love  supremely  shines. 
6  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim 
Through  earth  and  heav'n  above, 

The  joyful,  the  transporting  news, 
That  God  the  Lord  is  Lovtl 


AQ  L.     M. 

^^  A  Soiig  of  Praise  to  God. 

1  'yO  God,  the  universal  King, 

•*■  Let  all  mankind  their  tribute  bring; 
All  that  have  breath,  your  voices  raise, 
In  songs  of  never-ceasing  praise. 

2  The  spacious  earth  on  which  we  tread. 
And  wider  hcav'ns  stretch'd  o'er  our  head, 
A  large  and  solemn  temple  frame 

To  celebrate  its  Builder's  fame. 

3  Here  the  bright  sun.  that  rules  the  day, 
As  through  ihe  sky  he  makes  his  way, 
To  all  the  world  proclaims  aloud 
The  boundless  sov'reignty  of  God. 

4  When  from  his  courts  the  sun  retires 
And  with  the  day  his  voice  expires, 
The  moon  and  stars  adopt  the  song, 
And  through  the  night  the  praise  prolong. 

5  The  list'ning  earth  with  rapture  hears 
The  harmonious  music  of  the  spheres ; 
And  all  her  tri'oes  the  notes  repeat. 
That  God  is  wise,  and  good,  and  great. 

6  But  man.  endow'd  with  nobler  powers. 
His  God  in  nobler  strains  adores  ; 

His  is  the  gift  to  know  the  song, 
As  well  as  sing  whh  tuneful  tongue. 

40  T-  ^^■ 

1  "pTERNAL  and  immortal  King! 
*-*  Thy  peerless  splendours  none  can  bear ; 
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TRINITY.  41 

But  darkness  veils  seraphic  eyes ; 
When  God  with  all  his  glory's  there. 

Ye'  faith  can  pierce  the  awful  gloom, 

The  great  Invisible  can  see ; 
And  with  its  tremblings  mingle  joy, 

In  fix'd  regards,  great  God !  to  thee. 

Then  ev'ry  tempting  form  of  sin, 
Aw'd  by  thy  presence,  disappears ; 

And  all  the  glowing  raptur'd  soul 
The  likeness,  it  contemplates,  wears. 

0  ever  conscious  to  my  licart ! 

Witness  to  its  supreme  desire ; 
Behold  it  presses  on  to  thee, 

For  it  hath  caught  the  heav'nly  fire. 

This  one  petition  would  I  urge  : 

To  bear  thee  ever  in  my  sight ! 
In  life,  in  death,  in  worlds  unknown, 

My  only  portion  and  delight. 


TRINITY. 

^•*-     The  Doctrine  and  Use  of  the  Trinity, 
Eph.  ii.  IS. 

1  "PATHER  of  glory  !  to  thy  name 
-*-    Immortal  praise  we  give  ; 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 

And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honour  to  the  Son 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease ; 
Our  lives  he  ransom' d  with  his  own. 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  thy  Almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  giv'n. 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thee, 
And  trains  us  up  for  heav'n. 

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42,  45  TRINITY. 

4  Let  men,  with  their  united  voice, 

Adore  ih'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  his  honours  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join, 

One  general  song  to  raise  ; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heaven  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 

JO  P-^^-     --' 

^•^  A  Song  of  r raise  to  (he  ever-hhssed  Trinity. 

1  "DLESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love  ; 
-*-^  To  whose  eclesiial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  ei:d!css  joy  above. 

And  rills  ol  comfort  here  below. 

2  (^lory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 
From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood. 
Pardon  and  hie  for  dying  souls, 

3  We  give  the  sacred  .Spirit  praise, 
Wb.o  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  wo 
Makes  living  springs  of  grace  arise. 
And  into  boundle.'-s  glory  How. 

4  Thus  God  the  Fniher,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore, 
That  sea  of  life  and  love-  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

,«j  P.  T\L     7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7. 

^*^  To  the  Trinity. 

1  TJOLY.  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 
•*^-*-  Self-existent  Deity, 

By  the  hosts  of  heaven  ador'd. 

Teach  us  how  to  worship  thee  : 
Onlv  uncreated  mind. 

Wonders  in  thy  nature  meet ; 
Perfect  Unity  combin'd 

With  Society  complete. 

2  A.U  perfection  dwells  in  thee, 

Now  to  us  obscurely  known, 
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PRAISE   TO    GOD.  44 

Three  in  one,  and  one  in  three, 

Great  Jehovah,  God  alone  ! 
Be  our  all,  O  Lord  divine  ! 

Father,  Saviour,  \  iial  Ureath  I 
Body,  spirit,  soul  be  thine, 

Now,  and  at,  and  aher  death! 

3  Glorious,  thou,  in  Iiohness, 

Father,  didai  thy  rights  maintain  ; 
Truth  and  grace  at  once  express, 

V/hen  thy  only  Son  was  slain: 
Here  is  deepest  wisdom  seen  ; 

Here  the  richest  stores  ol  grace ; 
Mildest  love,  and  vengeance  keen ; 

O  how  briglu  their  mii^gled  rays  ! 

4  Fearful  thou  in  praises  too. 

Loving  Saviour,  slaughier'd  Lamb  ! 
We  wiih  joy  and  rev'rence  view 

All  thy  glory,  all  thy  shame  ! 
Be  thy  death  liie  death  of  sin, 

Be  thy  life  the  sinner's  plea; 
Save  me,  teach  me,  rule  within, 

Prophet,  Priest,  and  iving  to  me. 


PRAISE  TO  GOD. 
-I  _  L.  M.    ^-.,  .n^r-. 

*  *  Praise  to  God  as  the  Creator  and  Preserver. 

1  pEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
■*-'  Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy  : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 

He  can  crea;e,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  pow'r,  without  oui-  aid. 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  iorm'd  us  men. 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care. 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame  : 

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45  PRAISE   TO   GOD. 

What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  lo  thy  name  ! 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs; 

High  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  eanh,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  lill  thy  courts  wiih  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command  ; 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move; 

C.  M. 

Mf^  Praise  to  God  for  Preservation 

and  Redemption. 

1  "VTE  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

■*-    With  songs  ot  sacred  praise  ; 
For  He  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care  ; 

In  him  we  hve  and  move  : 
But  nobler  benelits  declare 
The  wonders  ot  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms. 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  torms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come  ; 

'Tis  here  our  hope  rehes  ; 
A  safe  delience,  a  peaceiul  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  almighty  love 

What  honours  shall  we  raise 
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PRAISE   TO    GOD.  46,  47 

Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

'*^  Praise  for  (he  Mercies  of  God. 

1  r^  IVE  to  our  God  iinmorial  praise  ! 
^^  Mercy  and  truth  arc  all  iiis  ways. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  wi'h  glory  crown. 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"NV^iien  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more : 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong: 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light; 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night. 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more 

5  He  sent  his  Son  with  pow'r  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heav'nly  seat. 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 


47  P.  M. 

1  T'LL  praise  my  Maker,  whilst  I've  breath; 
•■•  And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  pow'rs. 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
Whilst  hfe  and  thought  and  being  last, 
Or  immortaUty  endures. 

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48  PRAISE    TO    GOD. 

2  Happy  tlie  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God,  who  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train. 
His  truth  tor  ever  stands  secure  ; 
He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor ; 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  The  Lord  pours  eye-sifjht  on  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  lainting  mind ; 

He  sends  the  lab'ring  conscience  peace; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  pris'ner  sweet  release. 

4  I'll  praise  him,  while  he  lends  me  breath  ; 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  pow'rs. 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
Whilst  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortaUty  endures. 

48  P-  M.    xiS^X^- 

1  npO  your  Creator  God, 

-*-    Your  great  Preserver,  raise, 
Ye  creatures  of  his  hand. 
Your  highest  notes  of  praise. 

Let  ev'ry  voice 
Proclaim  his  pow'r. 
His  name  adore. 
And  loud  rejoice. 

2  Thou  source  of  light  and  heat. 

Bright  sov'reign  of  the  day, 
Dispensing  blessings  round 
With  all-diffusive  rij^' ; 

From  morn  to  night, 
With  ev'ry  beam. 
Record  his  name. 

Who  made  thee  bright. 

5  Fair  regent  of  the  night, 

With  all  thy  starry  train, 
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PRAISE   TO   GOD. 

Which  rise  in  silent  hosts. 
To  eild  the  azure  plain  ; 

Willi  couiuless  rays 
Declare  his  name, 
Prolong  the  theme, 

Reflect  liis  praise. 

Let  all  the  creatures  join 
To  celebrate  his  name. 
And  all  their  various  pow'rs 
Assist  th'  exalted  theme. 

Let  nature  raise 
From  ev'ry  tongue 
A  general  song 
Of  grateful  praise. 

But  oh  !  from  human  tongues 
Should  nobler  praises  flow ; 
And  ev'ry  thankful  heart 
With  warm  devotion  glow. 

Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  highly  blest 
Above  the  rest ; 
Declare  liis  praise. 


49  P-  M. 

1  p  LORY  be  to  God  on  high, 

^^  God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky  ; 
Peace  on  earth  to  man  forgiv'n, 
Man,  the  well  belov'd  of  heav'n. 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky. 

2  Favour'd  mortals,  raise  the  song; 
Endless  thanks  to  God  belong  : 
Hearts  o'erflowing  with  his  praise. 
Join  the  hymns  your  voices  raise  : 

Glory  be,  Sec. 

3  Call  the  tribes  of  beings  round, 
From  creation's  utmost  bound  ; 

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50,  51  PRAISE   TO    GOD. 

Where  the  fJodhead  pliines  confess'd, 
Tlirre  be  solemn  praise  address'd : 

Glory  be,  &c. 

4  Mark  the  wonders  of  his  hand  ! 
Pow'r,  no  empire  can  withstand  ; 
Wi?dom,  angels'  glorious  theme  ; 
Goodness,  one  eleniai  stream  : 

Glory  be,  &,c. 

5  Awful  Being  I  from  thy  throne 
Send  thy  promis'd  blessings  down. 
Let  thy  li'j^ht,  lliy  truth,  tiry  peace, 
Bid  our  raging  passions  cease  : 

Glory  be,  &c. 

50  S.  M. 

1  /^OME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
v>'  And  hymns  of  glory  sing! 
Jehovah  is  the  sov'reign  God, 

The  universal  King. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  ; 
Tlie  wat'ry  worlds  arc  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne  ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord. 
We  are  his  works  and  not  our  own ; 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To  day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice. 
And  own  your  gracious  God ! 

51  C.  M. 

1  INDULGENT  Father!  how  divine, 
Hov,'  bright  thy  bounties  are  ! 
Through  nature's  ample  round  they  sliine, 
I'hy  goodness  to  declare. 
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PRAISE   TO    GOD. 

2  Buf  in  the  nobler  work  of  grace, 

What  sweeter  mercy  smiles 
In  my  hcnign  liedeemer's  face, 
And  ev'ry  fear  beguiles  ! 

3  Such  wonders,  Lord,  while  I  survey. 

To  thee  my  thanks  shall  rise. 
When  morning  ushers  in  the  day, 
Or  ev'ning  veils  the  skies. 

4  When  glimm'rin"  life  resigns  its  flame, 

Thy  praise  shall  tune  my  breath. 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  thy  name 
Shall  gild  the  shades  of  death. 

5  But,  oh  !  how  blest  my  son»  shall  rise, 

When  freed  from  feeble  clay, 
And  all  thy  glories  meet  mine  eyes 
In  one  eternal  day. 

6  Not  seraphs,  who  resound  thy  name, 

Through  yon  ethereal  plains. 
Shall  glow  with  a  diviner  flame. 
Or  raise  sublimer  strains. 

52  ^  c.  M. 

1  T  ONG  as  I  live,  I'll  bless  thy  name, 
^  God  of  eternal  love  ! 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same. 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  pow'r  unknown, 
And  let  his  praise  be  great : 
I'll  sing  the  honours  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

\  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue  ; 
And,  while  my  lips  rejoice. 
The  men  that  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice, 

1  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 
And  children  learn  thy  ways ; 

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53  PRAISE   TO    GOD. 

Ages  to  come  thy  triitli  pruclaim, 
And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

5  Thy  clfnious  deeds  of  ancient  date, 

Sliall  tlirongh  the  world  be  known  : 
Thine  arm  of  pow'r,  thy  heav'nly  state, 
With  puhUc  splendor  shown. 

6  The  world  i.s  manaa'd  hy  thy  hands, 

Thy  saints  arc  nil'd  l»y  love  ; 
And  ihinc  cienial  kingdom  stands. 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

53  s.  M. 

1  r\  RLF.S.S  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
^-^  Let  all  within  me  join, 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness. 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins  ; 

'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain; 
'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses. 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  rescu'd  from  the  crave. 
He,  that  redeem'd  our  souls  from  death, 
Hath  boundless  pow'r  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 

He  gives  the  sufl''rers  rest. 
Tlie  Lord  hath  justice  for  the  proud, 
And  mercy  for  th'  oppress'd. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known  ; 
But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
Bv  his  beloved  Son. 
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51  L.  M. 

1  TN  irlad  amazement,  Lord,  I  stand, 
•*■  Amidst  the  bounties  of  lliy  hand. 
How  numitorless  ihose  bounties  are  ! 
Row  ricii,  liow  various,  ancl  how  fair! 

2  But  0  I  wiiat  poor  returns  I  make  ! 
What  hfeless  Uianks  I  pay  thee  back  ! 
Lord  !   I  cunloss  witli  humble  shame, 
My  otF' rings  searee  deserve  I  he  name. 

3  Fain  would  my  laboring  heart  devise 
To  bring  :?ome  nobler  sacrifice. 

It  sinks  benea'h  the  migh:y  load  : 
What  !>hall  I  render  to  my  God  ? 

4  To  him  I  consecrate  my  praise. 
And  vow  the  remnant  of  my  days. 
Ycr.  what  at  best,  I  can  pretend. 
Worthy  such  gilts  from  such  a  friend  ? 

5  In  deep  abasement.  Lord,  I  see 
]\Iy  einpiiness  and  poverty. 
Enrich  my  soul  with  grace  divine, 
And  make  me  worthier  to  be  thine. 

6  Give  me  at  length  an  angel's  tongue. 
That  hcav'n  may  echo  with  my  song. 
The  theme,  too  great  for  time,  shall  be 
The  joy  of  long  eternity. 

«--  S.  M. 

^'■^     God  all,  and  in  all,  Psalm  Ixxiii.  25. 

1  IV/TY  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
-'■*-*•  To  thee,  to  thee,  I  call, 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 

For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 

This  dungeon  where  I  dwell ; 
'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here, 
If  thou  depart,  'tis  hell. 

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^  PRAISE   TO   GOD. 

"3  To  thee,  and  ihce  alone, 

I'he  angels  owe  llieir  bliss  ; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

4  Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 
If  God  his  residence  remove. 
Or  but  conceal  his  lace. 

5  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky 

Can  one  delight  aflbrd, 
No,  not  a  drop  ol  real  joy, 
Without  thy  presence.  Lord. 

6  To  thee  my  spirits  fly 

VViih  inliniie  desire. 
And  yet  how  far  irom  thee  I  Ue  . 
Dear  Jesus,  raise  me  nigher. 

C.  M. 

5C  ^^^  glorious  and  Sinners  saved,  Rom.  L  30. 
Chap.  v.  8,  9.    1  Pet.  iii.  22. 

1  "pATHER,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine  ! 
-*■    How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 

Known  through  ihe  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power, 

'I'heir  motions  speak  thy  skill, 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  n^bcllious  worms. 
Our  souls  are  fill'd  wiih  awe  divine. 
To  see  what  God  performs. 

4  When  sinners  break  the  Father's  law, 

The  dying  Son  atones  ; 
Oh  the  dear  mysteries  of  his 
The  triumph  of  his  groans  ! 
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5  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 
Swoct  chcru!)S  learn  Innnanuel's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

6  O  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 

In  that  imiTiortal  song  ; 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 


57  P.  M.     8.8.6.8.8.6. 

1  p A  RENT  of  good  !  thy  works  of  might 
-*-    I  trace  with  wonder  and  delight ; 

Thy  name  is  all  divine. 
There's  naught  in  earth  or  sea  or  air, 
Or  heav'n  itself,  that's  good  or  fair. 

But  what  is  wholly  thine. 

2  Immensely  high  thy  glories  rise  ; 

They  strike  my  soul  with  sweet  surprise, 

And  sacred  pleasure  yield  ; 
An  ocean  wide  without  a  bound, 
Where  ev'ry  noble  wish  is  drown'd. 

And  ev'ry  want  is  fiU'd. 

3  To  thee  my  warm  affections  move. 
In  sweet  astonishment  and  love, 

While  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
I  pant  for  nought  beneath  the  skies; 
To  thee  my  ardent  wishes  rise, 

0  my  eternal  All ! 

4  What  shall  I  do  to  spread  thy  praise, 
My  God  I  through  my  remaining  days, 

Or  how  thy  name  adore  ? 
To  thee  I  consecra'e  my  breath  ; 
Let  me  be  thine  in  life  aisd  death. 

And  tliine  for  evermore. 

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58,  59  THE   WORKS   OF   GOD. 

THE  WORKS  OF  GOD. 

^«  ,  C.  M.^;^-^-^   "'"' 

•^^  God's  love  displayed  in  creation. 

1  TTAIL,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good  I 
-*^  I'o  thee  our  songH  we  raise. 
Nature,  through  all  her  various  scenes, 

Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 

2  At  morning,  noon,  and  ev'ning  mild, 

Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view  ; 
And  while  we  gaze,  our  hearts  exult, 
With  transports  ever  new. 

3  Thy  glory  beams  in  ev'ry  star, 

Which  gilds  the  gloom  of  night; 
And  decks  the  smiling  face  of  morn 
With  rays  of  cheertul  light. 

4  The  lofty  hill,  the  humble  lawn, 

With  countless  beauties  shine  : 
The  silent  grove,  the  awful  shade, 
Proclaim  thy  pow'r  divine. 

5  Great  nature's  God  !  still  may  these  scenes 

Our  serious  hours  engage  ! 
Still  may  our  grateful  hearts  consult 
Thy  works'  instructive  page  ! 

6  And  while  in  all  thy  wondrous  works, 

Thy  varied  love  we  see  ; 
Still  may  the  contemplation  lead 
Our  hearts,  0  God,  to  thee ! 

*^^  Works  of  God. 

1  npiIE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
-'-    With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky. 
And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 
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2  Th'  nr.v/caricd  sun,  from  dny  to  day, 
Docs  his  Creator's  pow'r  display, 
And  publishes  to  ev'ry  land 

The  work  of  an  alinij^hty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  slindes  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  ilie  wondrous  tale, 
And  nigliily  to  the  lisi'iiing  earth 
Repeals  the  story  of  her  birth: 

4  Whilsi  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confinii  the  lidiiigs,  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball? 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? 

6  In  reason's  car  tiiey  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine— 
The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine. 

fiO  .CM. 

"*-'  All  things  dependent  on  God. 

1  W/'E  sing  th'  almighty  pow'r  of  God, 

Who  bade  the  mountains  rise, 
Who  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofiy  skies. 

2  We  sir.g  the  wi.sdom  that  ordain'd 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day  : 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  We  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

Who  fills  the  earih  wi:h  food  ; 
Who  Ibrm'd  his  creatures  by  a  word, 
And  then  pronounc'd  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  display'd, 

Whsre'er  we  turn  our  eye3  : 

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61,  62  THE   WORKS   OF   GOD. 

Whotlior  \vp  view  tlic  ground  we  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  ilie  .skies  ! 

5  There's  not  a  plant  nor  flow'r  below, 

But  makes  lijy  glories  known  ; 
And  clouds  aripe,  and  tempests  blew, 
By  order  from  ihy  throne. 

6  On  him  eat-h  moment  we  depend  ; 

If  he  withdraw,  we  din. 
Oh  may  we  ne'er  that  God  ofiend, 
Who  is  for  ever  nigh  I 

"*  T/ie  rtrhra  of  dit  iiie  goofhiess. 

1  T  ET  the  high  heav'ns  your  songs  invite  ; 
-^  'I'liose  spacious  field.'^  o!  brilliant  light, 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
And  stars  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

2  Sing  earih  in  verdant  robes  array'd, 

Its  herbs  and  nowcr.s,  its  fruits  and  shade  ; 

Peopled  with  life  oi'  various  Ibrms, 

Oi  fish,  and  fowl,  and  beasis,  and  worms. 

3  View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains, 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reigns. 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins  ; 
And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 

4  But  O  !  that  brighter  world  above, 
\VMierp  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love  ! 
(iod's  only  Son.  in  flesh  array'd, 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made  ! 

5  'i'hither,  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar; 
There  in  the  land  of  praise  adore  ! 
The  theme  deinand.s  an  angel's  lay, 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

/•♦>  L.  M. 

^-*   Sun.  Mnnn.  n7ul  Sfnrs,  praixe  the  Lord. 


1  F-Vf 


AIRES'?  of  all  the  lights  almve, 

lou  sun.  whose  beams  adorn  the  spheres, 
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And  with  unwe.-iricd  swiflncss  move, 
To  form  the  ciivlcs  of  our  years  ; 

2  Praise  the  Creator  of  the  skies, 

That  drcss'd  thine  orb  in  i;olden  rays ; 
Or  let  the  sun  forj^et  to  rise, 
If  he  forget  his  Maker's  praise  I 

3  Thou  reigning  beauty  of  the  night, 

Fair  queen  of  silence,  silver  moon. 
Whose  gcnile  beams,  and  borrow'd  light. 
Are  softer  rivals  of  the  noon  ; 

4  Arise,  and  to  that  sovereign  Power 

Waxing  and  waning  honours  pay, 

Who  l)adc  thee  rule  the  dusky  hour,- 

And  half  supply  the  absent  day  ! 

5  Ye  twinkhng  stars  that  gild  the  skies. 

When  darkness  has  its  curtain  drawn ; 
Thai  keep  your  watch  with  wakeful  eyes. 
When  business,  cares,  and  day,  arc  gone : 

6  Proelaim  the  glories  of  your  Lord, 

Dispers'd  through  all  lite  heavenly  street, 
W^hose  boundless  treasures  can  afford 
So  rich  a  pavement  for  his  feet. 

7  O  Ciod  of  glory,  God  of  love. 

Thou  art  the  sun  that  makes  our  days; 
With  all  thy  shining  works  above 
Let  man  attempt  to  speak  thy  praise  ! 

-„  L.  M.i-^*-V.'. 

"«*  The  3Iin  isf  ry  of  Angels. 

1  pREAT  God!  what  hosts  of  angels  stand, 
^-^  In  shining  ranks  at  thy  right  hand, 
Array'd  in  robes  of  dazzlin ^  hght, 

With  pinions  stretch' d  for  distant  flight ! 

2  Immortal  fires  I  seraphic  flames  ! 
Who  can  recount  their  various  names  ? 
In  strength  and  beauty  they  excel ; 
For  near  the  throne  of  God  they  dwell. 

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64  THE    WORKS   OF   GOD, 

S  IIow  eagerly  il:cy  \si.<h  to  know 
Thy  duties  he  \V(juiil  have  lliem  do  : 
Wliat  jtjy  iheir  uciivo  spirits  feel. 
To  execute  their  .Sovereign's  will ! 

4  Hither,  at  his  couimand.  they  fly 
'i'o  guard  the  beds;  on  wiiich  we  he  ; 
To  siiield  our  persons  nii,'hi  and  day, 
And  scatter  all  our  fears  away. 

5  Send,  O  my  God,  some  anj^el  down, 
(I'hongh  to  a  mortal  eye  unknown.) 
To  guide  and  guard  my  douiniul  way 
Up  to  the  realms  of  endless  day. 

«a  C.  M.  • 

^  *  Tke  soul.     Mark  vui.  36. 

1  \JJ"il AT  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price, 

^  '     The  whole  creation  round  ? 

That  which  was  lost  in  Paradise, 

That  which  in  Christ  is  I'ound : 

2  The  soul  of  man — Jehovah's  breath. 

That  keeps  two  worlds  at  strife  ; 
Hell  moves  beneath  to  v.ork  its  death  ; 
Heaven  stoops  to  give  it  life. 

3  God,  to  redeem  it,  did  not  spare 

His  well  beloved  8on  ; 
Jesus,  to  save  it.  deign'd  to  bear 
The  sins  of  all  in  one. 

4  And  is  this  treasure  borne  below. 

In  earthen  vessels  frail  ? 
Can  none  its  uimost  value  know, 
Till  flesh  and  spirit  fail  ? 

5  Then  let  us  gather  round  the  cross, 

That  knowledge  to  obtain; 
Not  by  the  soul's  eternal  loss, 
But  everlasting  gaiii. 
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PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

CM. 

Volume  of  divine  providence. 

1  T  ET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  he 
-'-'  Abas' d  before  the  Lord  ! 
Whate'er  his  pow'rlul  hand  has  form'd, 

He  governs  with  a  word. 

2  Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought. 

3  There's  not  a  spaiTow  or  a  worm 

O'erlook'd  in  his  decrees, 
He  raises  rnonarchs  to  a  throne, 
Or  sinks  with  equal  ease. 

4  If  light  attend  the  course  I  go, 

'Tis  he  provides  the  rays  ; 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  hides  the  sun, 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 

5  Trusting  his  \visdom  and  his  love, 

I  would  not  wish  to  know. 
What  in  the  book  of  his  decrees 
Awaits  me  here  below. 

6.  Be  this  alone  my  fervent  pray'r ; 
Whate'er  my  lot  shall  be, 
Or  joys,  or  sorrows,  may  they  form 
My  soul  for  heav'n  and  thee  ! 

^^  C.  M.  ^/Zev-C^ 

^^  Gocfs  dispensations  merciful. 

1  'T'HE  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name ! 
-*-    How  wide  is  his  command  '. 
Nature,  with  all  her  moving  frame. 

Rests  on  his  mighty  hand. 

2  Immortal  glory  forms  his  throne, 

And  light  liis  awful  robe, 

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67  PROVIDENCK    OF    GOD. 

Whilst,  wilii  a  siiiile  or  wilh  a  frown, 
He  manages  the  globe. 

3  Adoring  angels  round  him  fall. 

In  all  iheir  shining  forms. 
His  sov' reign  eye  looks  through  them  all, 
And  pities  mortal  worms. 

4  Ilis  bowels  to  our  worthless  race 

In  sweet  compassion  move  ; 
Ho  clothes  his  looks  with  softest  grace, 

And  takes  his  title,  love. 
6  Now,  let  the  Lord  for  ever  reign. 

And  sway  us  as  he  will. 
Sick,  or  in  healih,  in  ease,  or  pain, 

We  are  his  fav'riies  still. 

A7  L.  M. 

^  •  God  provides  for  all. 

1  f^  REATEST  of  beings,  source  of  life, 
^-^  Sov'reign  of  air,  and  eanh,  and  seat 
All  nature  leels  thy  pow'r  ;  hut  man 

A  grateful  tribute  pays  to  thee. 

2  Subject  to  wants,  to  thee  he  looks. 

And  from  thy  goodi'.ess  seeks  supplies  ; 
And  when,  oppressed  with  guilt,  he  nwurns, 
'I'liy  mercy  lifts  him  to  the  skies, 

3  Children,  whose  little  minds,  unform'd, 

Ne'er  rais'd  a  tender  ihouglu  lo  heav'n  ; 
And  men,  whom  reason  liits  to  God, 

Though  oft  by  passion  downward  driv'n  ; 

4  Those,  too,  who  bend  with  age  ami  care, 

And  iiiint  and  tremble  near  the  tomb, 
Who,  sick"ni:!g  a:  tiie  present  scenes, 
Sigh  for  that  better  state  to  come  : 

b  All,  great  Creator!  all  are  tliine  ; 
All  feel  thy  providential  care  ; 
And.  through  each  varying  scene  of  Iife» 
AUkc  ihy  coiisiant  pity  share. 
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PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  63 

6  And,  wlirthcr  grief  oppress  the  heart, 

Or  whe'lier  joy  elale  ihe  breast, 
Or  life  still  keep  its  lillle  course, 
Or  death  invite  the  heart  to  rest : 

7  All  are  thy  messengers,  and  all 

Thy  sacred  pleasure.  Lord,  obey; 
And  all  arc  training  man  to  dwell 
Nearer  to  bliss,  and  nearer  thee. 


fie  L.  M. 

'^^       Gocfs  a-ppoinlmenls  wise  and  good. 

1  'pHROUGII  all  the  various  shifting  scene 

•*-    Of  lii'e's  mistaken  ill  or  good, 
Thy  hand,  O  God,  conducts,  unseen, 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  sivest  with  paternal  care, 

Howc'er  unjustly  we  complain, 
To  all  their  necessary  share 
Of  joy  and  sorrow,  health-and  pain. 

3  Trust  we  to  youth,  or  friends,  or  pow'r  ? 

Fix  we  on  this  terrestrial  ball  ? 
When  most  secure,  the  coming  hour. 
If  thou  see  fit,  may  blast  them  all. 

4  Thy  pow'rfnl  consolations  cheer  ; 

'I'hy  smiles  suppress  the  deep-fetch'd  sigh  ; 
Thy  hand  can  dry  the  trickling  tear, 
That  secret  wets  the  widow's  eye. 

5  All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n 

On  thy  eternal  will  depend  ; 
And  all  for  greater  good  were  giv'n. 
Would  man  pursue  th'  appointed  end. 

6  Be  this  my  care  ;-— To  all  beside, 

IndiflTrent  let  my  wishes  be. 
Passion  be  calm,  abas'd  be  pride. 
And  fix'd  my  soul,  great  God !  on  thee. 

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69,  70  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

^•'  GocVs  uai/s  incomprrhensiUe. 

1  r^OT)  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
^-*    Kis  wonders  to  perform, 

He  pifints  his  footsteps  in  the  sea. 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bricrht  designs. 
And  works  his  sov'reign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints  !  fresh  courage  take  : 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  will  break. 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  liy  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

i  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 
Unfolding  ev'ry  hour. 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flow'r. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain. 
God  is  his  own  interpreter. 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

70  ^^^^- 

"  ^  In  him  vjc  live  and  move. 

1  "YTAST  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord  ! 

*     All  nature  rests  upon  ihy  word. 
Thy  glories  in  the  heav'ns  we  see  ; 
The  spacious  earth  is  full  of  thee. 

2  The  various  tribes  of  creatures  stand. 
Waiting  their  portions  from  (Iiy  liand^ 
And.  while  they  take  their  dill"' rent  food. 
Their  cheerful  looks  pronounce  thee  good. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  7i,  72 

3  Whene'er  thy  face  is  hid,  they  mourn, 
And  dying,  to  liicir  dust  return ; 
Both  man  and  Iteast  their  souls  resign  ; 
Life,  breah,  and  spirit,  all  are  thine. 

4  Yet  tiiou  canst  hreathe  on  dust  again, 
And  lill  the  world  with  beasts  and  men. 
A  word  of  thy  creating  breath 
Repairs  the  wastes  ot  time  and  death. 

5  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke. 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mouuiains  smoke. 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face. 
And  tell  their  wants  to  sov' reign  grace. 

6  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet. 

I  to  my  God,  my  heav'nly  King, 
Immortal  hallelujahs  sing. 

71  ^'  ^^' 

*  '-  God  the  refuge  of  his  cJiildren. 

1  /?J.OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 

^-^  When  storms  of  deep  distress  invade 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurl'd 

Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there ; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world  : 
0  ur  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar : 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide  ; 
While  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  shore 

I'rembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  'Midst  storms  and  tempests.  Lord  !  thy  word 

Does  ev'ry  rising  fear  control. 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 
And  well  sustain  the  fainting  soul. 

72  .  .  ^-  ^- 

*  ^         Divine  goodness  a  ground  of  trust. 
1  ^IVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears  ; 

^-^  Hope,  and  be  undismay'd : 

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7S  PROVIDENCE   OF   COD. 

God  hears  thy  s^ighs,  and  counts  thy  tears, 
God  shall  hit  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves  and  clouds  and  storms, 

IJe  geiiily  clears  tiiy  way; 
Wait  thou  his  inne,  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  What  though  thou  ruiest  not ; 

Yet  heav'n,  and  earth,  and  hell 
Proclaim,  liod  sitlelh  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

4  Thine  everlasiing  truth, 

Father,  thy  ceaseless  love, 
Sees  all  thy  children's  wants,  and  knows 
What  best  for  each  will  prove. 

5  And  whatsoe'er  thou  will'st, 

'i'liou  dost,  O  King  ol  kings  ; 
What  thine  unerring  wisdom  chose, 
'I'iiy  pow'r  to  benig  brings. 

6  Let  us  in  hfe.  in  death, 

'i'hy  steadihst  truth  declare; 
And  puldish  wiih  our  hues;  breath. 
Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

7-*  L.  M. 

•  •*  God  appoint  till  afflid'ion. 

1  "jVrOT  from  relentless  fate's  dark  womb, 
-••^  Or  irom  the  dust,  our  troubles  conic. 
No  fickle  chance  presides  o'er  grief, 

To  cause  the  pain,  or  send  relief. 

2  Look  up,  and  see,  ye  sorrowing  saints! 
The  cause  and  cure  of  your  complaints. 
Know,  'lis  your  hcav'nly  father's  will: 
Bid  ev'ry  murmur  then  be  still. 

3  He  sees  we  need  the  painful  yoke  ; 
Yet  love  directs  his  heaviest  stroke 
He  takes  no  pleasure  in  our  smart, 

But  wounds  lo  heal  and  cheer  the  heart. 
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PROVIDENCE   OF    GOD.  7tj  75 

4  BIc?t  trials  those  ihat  cloaiise  from  sin, 
And  uKike  the  soul  all  pure  wi'hiii, 
Wean  the  fond  mind  i'rom  earthly  toys, 
To  seek  and  taste  celestial  joys  ! 

•  *  God  a  present  help  in  (rouble. 

1  'yO  calm  the  sorrows  of  the  mind, 
-*-    Our  heav'nly  Friend  is  nigh, 
To  wipe  the  anxious  tear  that  starts 

Or  trembles  in  the  eye. 

2  Thou  canst,  when  anguish  rends  the  heart. 

The  secret  wo  control ; 
The  inward  malady  canst  heal. 
The  sickness  of  the  soul. 

3  Thou  canst  repress  the  rising  sigh  ; 

Canst  sooihe  each  mortal  care  ; 
And  ev'ry  deep  and  heart-felt  groan 
Is  wafied  to  thine  ear. 

4  Thy  gracious  eye  is  watchful  s'.ill ; 

Thy  poient  arm  can  save 
From  threat' ning  danger  and  tlisease,   . 
And  the  devouriiig  grave. 

5  When,  pale  and  languid  all  the  frame, 

'i'he  ruthless  hand  of  pain 
Arrests  the  feeble  pow'rs  of  life. 
The  help  of  man  is  vain. 

6  'Tis  thou,  great  God  !  alone  canst  check 

The  progress  of  disease  ; 
And  sickness,  aw'd  by  pow'r  divine, 
I'lie  high  command  olicys. 

7  Eternal  source  of  life  and  health, 

And  ev'ry  bliss  we  feel ! 
In  sorrow  and  joy,  to  ihce 
Our  grateful  hearts  appeal. 

7^  C.  M. 

•  ^  Mails  dcprndcnce  on  God. 

1  T  ET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
-'-'  Nor  death  nor  danger  fear  ; 

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76  PROVIDENCE   OF    GOD. 

While  we  confcs?,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  gra?s  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay  : 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  lades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs. 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone. 
Strange  I  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God  that  ibrni'd  ns  I'.rst. 

Salvation  to  tli'  jihnighty  nanie, 

That  rear'd  us  Iroin  J-Iic  dust. 

5  While  we  have  breath,  or  life,  or  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore. 
His  spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 

^r.  P.  M.     6.6.G.6.S.S. 

■  ^  God  our  pleasure. 

1  TIP  WARD  I  hft  mine  eyes, 
^  From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 
The  God  who  built  the  skies, 

And  earth's  foundations  laid. 

God  is  the  tow'r 
To  which  I  fly  : 
His  grace  is  nigh 

In  ev'ry  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide 

Or  fall  in  fatal  snares  ; 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  ine  from  my  fears. 
Those  wakeful  eyes 
That  never  sleep. 
His  children  keep, 

When  dangers  rise. 
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PROVIDENCE    OF    ODD.  77 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 

Nor  blasts  olev'iiiiig  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  nie  there. 
'I'hou  art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade, 
To  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon. 

4  Hast  thou  not  giv'n  thy  word, 

To  save  my  toul  Irom  death  ? 
And  I  can  trust  the  Lord, 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath. 
I'll  go  and  come. 
Nor  fear  to  die, 
Till  from  on  high 
He  call  me  home. 

77  L.  M. 

•  "  The  people  of  God  safe. 

1  'yilEY,  that  have  made  their  refuge  God, 
-*-    Shall  fivA  a  most  secure  al^ode  ; 

Shall  walk  all  day  beneaih  his  shade. 
And  there  at  night  shall  rest  their  head. 

2  If  bm-ning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire  : 

God  is  their  lile  ;  his  wings  are  spread. 
To  shield  ihem  'midst  ten  thousand  dead. 

3  If  vapours  with  malignant  breath 

Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midnight  death  : 
Still  they  arc  safe;  the  poison'd  air 
Again  grows  pure,  if  God  be  there. 

4  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword. 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord, 
'I'o  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest : 
Their  very  pains  and  death  are  blest. 

5  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire  ; 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free. 
And  bring  thy  ctiildren,  Lord  !  to  thee. 

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78,79  PROVIDEXCE    OF    GOD. 


78 


C.  M.   .^^r^rfi 


Trust  in  I  he  promises  of  God. 

1  A  ND  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 
■^*-  To  dissipate  our  il-ar  ? 

Dost  tliou  proclaim  thyself  our  God, 
Our  God  lor  ever  near  ? 

2  Doth  thy  right  hand,  which  form'd  the  earth, 

And  bears  up  all  the  skies. 
Stretch  Irom  on  high  is  friendly  aid, 
When  dangers  round  us  rise  ) 

3  And  wilt  thou  lead  our  weary  souls 

To  that  deligh'.tul  scene. 
Where  rivers  of  salvation  flow 
Through  pastures  ever  green  ? 

4  On  thy  support  our  souls  shall  lean, 

And  banish  ev'ry  care  ; 
The  gloomy  vale  of  death  shall  smile, 
If  God  be  with  us  there. 

5  While  we  his  gracious  succour  prove, 

'Midst  all  our  various  ways. 
The  darkest  shades,  through  which  we  pass, 
Shall  echo  with  his  praise. 


r^f.  P.  M.     8.8.8.8.8.8.  . 

•  *'  God  our  shep/wrd. 

1  'T'HE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 

-■■    And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wanis  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchlul  eye; 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  on  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant ; 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wap.d'ring  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

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PROVIDENCE    QV    GOn.  80,  81 

3  Though  in  a  bnre  and  nigi^fccl  way, 
Through  duviuiis  lonely  wilds  1  siiay; 
Thy  bouniv  sliall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  bairen  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crown'd, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  iear  no  ill, 
P'or  thou.  ()  Lord,  art  with  me  siill: 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
Ani  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade, 

80  C.  M. 

1  ^HINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God  ! 
^  With  rays  of  mercy  shine  : 

O  let  ihy  favour  crown  our  days. 
And  their  whole  course  be  thine. 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain  : 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 
If  thou  ihy  love  res: rain. 

3  'Tis  ours  the  furrows  to  prepare, 

And  sow  the  precious  grain  : 
Tis  thine,  to  give  the  sun  and  air, 
And  to  command  the  rain. 

4  With  thee  let  ev'ry  week  begin, 

With  thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  thee  each  flec'ing  hour  improv'd, 
Since  each  by  thee  is  lent. 

5  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  toilsome  road. 

Till  all  our  labours  cease  ; 
And  thus  prepare  our  weary  souls 
For  everlasting  peace. 

ei  c.  M.    - 

~  ■■  In  travelling. 

1  TTOW  are  thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord! 
^^   How  sure  is  their  defence  ! 

5  c  2  55 


89  PROVIDENCE   OF    GOD. 

Eternal  \vi.«doin  is  their  guide, 
Their  helj)  Omnipotence. 

2  In  forei<^n  realms  and  lands  remote, 

S)ippor!ed  l-y  thy  care, 
They  pass  unhurt  through  burning  climes, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  Thy  mercy  sweetens  ev'ry  soil, 

Makes  ev'ry  region  please  ; 
The  hoary  frozen  hills  it  warms, 
And  sniooihs  the  boist'rous  seas. 

4  Though  by  the  dreadful  tempest  toss'd, 

High  on  the  broken  wave. 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

5  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire. 

Obedient  to  thy  will ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

6  From  all  my  griefs  and  straits,  O  Lord  I 

'i'hy  mercy  sets  me  free  ; 
Whilst  in  the  confidence  of  pray'r 
My  heart  takes  hold  on  thee. 

7  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore  ; 
And  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

8  My  life,  while  thou  preser\''st  my  life. 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be  ; 
And  oh  !  may  death,  when  death  shall  come, 
Unite  my  soul  to  thee  ! 


^o  C.  M. 

^^     Darh  Frovidcnc(r—l  Cor.  xiii.  9,  12. 
1  'T'HY  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea  ; 
-■-    Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace  : 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thy  unbounded  grace. 
56  ' 


PROVIDENCE   OF   OOD.  83 

2  Here  the  dnrk  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  capi.ivu  soul  surround  ; 
Mysterious  deeps  ot  providence 
My  wond'riiig  thoughts  conlbund. 

3  As  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

'i'he  wonders  oi  thy  love  ; 
How  hitle  do  I  know  ot  thee, 
Or  oi  thy  joys  above  ! 

4  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will : 

I  blo.ss  ihce  tor  the  sight ; 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

5  With  raptures  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providijnce  and  grace  ; 

And  spend  au  everlasting  day 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

QQ  L.  M. 

^'^  Elijah  fed  by  Ravens.     1  Kings  xvii..6. 

1  '^IT'HEN  God's  own  people  stand  in  need, 

^  '     His  goodness  will  provide  supplies  : 
Thus  when  Elijah  faints  lor  bread, 
A  raven  to  his  succour  flies. 

2  At  God's  command,  with  speedy  wings, 
The  hungry  bird  resigns  its  prey  ; 
And  to  the  rev'rend  prophet  brings 
The  needful  portion  day  by  day. 

3  This  method  may  be  counted  strange  ; 
But  happy  was  Elijah's  loi  : 

For  nature's  course  shall  sooner  change, 
Than  God's  dear  children  be  forgot. 

4  This  wonder  oft  has  been  renew'd. 
And  saints  by  sweet  experience  find 
Their  evil  overrul'd  for  good, 
Their  foes  to  h-iendly  deeds  inclin'd. 

5  Who  can  distrust  that  mighty  hand, 
Which  rules  with  universal  sway  ; 

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84,  85  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 


Whirh  nature's  laws  ran  countermand, 
Or  feed  us  by  a  bird  of  prey  !     ^ 

ncc. 


S-i  Truvidi 


1  'T'HY  ways,  O  Lord!  \\\\\\  wise  design, 
-*    Are  irani'd  upon  ihy  tlirone  above, 
And  every  dark  and  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  ihy  love. 

2  V/ilh  fcebk  li<:lit,  and  half  ol)S(.-ure, 
Poor  mortals  thy  arrangements  view  ; 
Not  knowing:  that  the  least  arc  t-ure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  thy  own  peculiar  care, 
Though  now  they  seem  lo  roam  uney'd 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 

They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way  : 
But  whilst  they  trust  thy  guardian  eye, 
Their  feet  shall  ne'er  to  ruin  stray, 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  IVIy  favour'd  soul  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  her  reason  at  thy  throne  ; 
Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discern, 
I'll  trust  thee  for  my  guide  alone. 

C.  M. 

§5  ^^^  ^"^  GuifU  and  Preserver. 

Deut.  xx.Kii.  11,  12. 

1  npHE  eaglp  fond  her  chnrire  aM'akes 
-^    Where  in  the  nest  they  doze  ; 

And  while  her  flutt'ring  plumes  she  shakes, 

The  way  to  fly  she  shows ; 
She  spreads  her  winirs.  her  young  to  bear, 

Before  their  own  they  rry  ; 
And  takes  them  up,  and  cleaves  the  air  ; 

And  soars  above  the  sky. 

2  'Twas  thus  in  nature's  sleep  I  lay, 

When  Christ  the  t^pirii  shed, 
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PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

His  Spirit  slirr'd  mo  up  to  pray, 
And  hover' d  o'er  my  head, 

Infusing  I  he  first  gracious  hope 
He  t^prend  his  wings  abroad, 

And  irain'd  his  inlhiit  pupil  up 
To  seek  ihe  i'ace  of  God. 

The  object  of  his  kindest  care 

He  never  yei  forsook. 
Bill  did  himself  my  weakness  bear, 

And  all  my  burthen  took  ; 
He  bore  mc  up.  Irom  earth  he  bore 

On  wings  oi  heav'nly  love. 
And  laught  my  unflcdg'd  soul  to  soar 

To  those  bright  realms  above. 

The  i^pirit  of  redeeming  grace 

Hath  been  my  sure  uelence. 
And  ihroiigh  llie  paihless  wilderness 

Led  on  my  innocence  : 
Witen  simple  as  a  little  child 

All  idols  I  abhorr'd. 
And  paw  as  my  Redeemer  smil'd, 

My  Paradise  rcsior'd. 


™^*     Consolaiory  Rtjleclions  on  Providence. 

1  Vl'^IS  wisdom,  mercy,  love  divine, 

-*-    Which  mingles  blessings  with  our  cares; 
And  shall  our  thankless  heart  repine 
'1  hat  we  obtain  not  all  our  prayers  ? 

2  From  diffidence  our  sorrows  flow, 
Phort-sighled  mortals,  weak  and  blind, 
Bei'.d  down  their  eyes  to  earth  and  wo, 
And  doubt  if  providence  be  kind. 

3  Should  heaven  with  every  wish  comply, 
Say.  woald  the  grant  relieve  the  care  ? 
Fcrhnps  the  good  for  which  -we  sigh, 
I^Iight  change  it's  name  and  prove  a  snare. 

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97,  So  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

4  Were  once  our  vain  dcfires  subdu'd, 
Tlie  will  rcf^ign'd,  the  heart  ai  rest  ; 
In  every  ^cei.e  we  should  comlude, 
The  will  ol  heaven  is  right,  is  best. 

C.  M.  ' 

§7  Praise  for  the  Bltsiniiss  of  Providcrxc  and 
Gracv.    Psalm  exxxLx. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Faiher,  gracious  Lord, 
-^  Kind  guardian  ot  my  days. 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 
In  songs  ol  gralelul  prait^e. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  1  could  pronounce  thy  name. 
Or  breathe  the  iniant  prayer. 

3  Eacli  rolling  year  new  favours  brought 

From  thy  exhausilcss  store  ; 
But,  ah  !  in  vain  my  labouring  ihought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

4  While  sweet  reflection,  through  my  days. 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would  trace, 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  thy  praise, 
The  blesshigs  of  thy  grace. 

5  Yes,  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord  ! 

For  favours  more  divine  ; 
That  I  have  known  ;liy  sacred  word. 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

6  Lord,  when  this  morial  frame  decays. 

And  every  weakness  dies. 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
And  raise  mc  to  the  skies. 

88  c.  M. 

1  "yFi  trembling  souls  !  dismiss  your  fears  ; 
^    Be  mercy  all  your  theme  ; 
Mercy,  which  like  a  river  flows 
In  one  contitiued  stream. 


DEPRAVITY  OF    MAN.  89 

2  Fear  not  the  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell: 

God  will  these  pow'rs  resirain; 
His  mighty  arm  ilieir  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  etforis  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good: 

He  will  for  his  provide. 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  give  the ni  heav'n  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone  : 
Ile'ii  faithlUl  to  his  promises, 
And  faithful  to  his  Sou. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Nor  death's  tremendous  sting  : 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve, 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

6  You  in  his  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace, 

May  confidently  trust : 
His  wisdom  guides,  his  pow'r  protects, 
His  grace  rewards  the  just. 


FALL  AND  DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN 

80 


c.  M.       "  y^koji^ 

Corrupt  Nature  from  Adam.' 


1  "DLESS'D  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 
-^  Adam,  our  father,  stood, 

Till  he  debas'd  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 

2  Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 

To  sinful  joys  inclin'd ; 
Reason  has  lost  its  native  place. 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

3  While  flesh  and  sense  and  passion  reigns, 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good : 

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90  FALL   AND 

We  fancy  music  in  our  chains, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 

4  Great  God,  renew  our  ruin'd  frame, 

Our  l>roI;f'ii  pow'rs  restore, 
Inspire  us  with  n  heav'iily  flame, 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 

5  Eternal  Spirit,  write  thy  law 

Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 
His  image  on  our  hearts. 

C.  M. 

00  Original  Sin;  or  the  first  and  second  Adam. 

iiom.  V.  12.  Psalm  li.  5.  Job  xiv.  4. 

1  "DACKWAUD  with  humble  shame  we  look, 
-*-'  On  our  original ; 

How  is  our  nature  dash'd  and  broke 
In  our  flrst  father's  fall  I 

2  To  all  that's  good,  averse  and  blind, 

But  prone  to  all  that's  ill ; 
What  dreadiul  darkness  veils  our  mind  ! 
How  obstinate  our  will ! 

3  How  strong  in  our  degen'rate  blood 

The  old  corrui)tion  reigns, 
And,  mingling  wi;li  tiie  crooked  flood, 
Wanders  through  all  our  veuis  ! 

4  Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root 

Vv'ill  all  the  branches  be; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly  tree  ? 

5  What  mort:il  pow'r  from  things  unclean 

Can  pure  productions  bring  ? 
Who  can  conunand  a  vital  stream 
From  an  infected  spring  ? 

6  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 

Cnn  ninke  our  na'ure  clean. 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 
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DEPRAVITV  OF    MAN.  91,  92 

7  The  spfond  Adam  sliall  restore 
'i'he  ruins  ot  tho  first, 
Ilosanna  to  that  sov'roign  pow'r 
That  ncw-creales  our  dust 

Q1  C.  M. 

'^  *-  The  Deceit  fitlnras  of  Sm. 

1  OIN  has  a  (hou^aiid  ireach'rous  arts 
'^  To  practise  on  the  mind  ; 

With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  siing  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  a^ed  and  the  youns;  ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  beheves, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joy  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  presence  ; 
But  clieats  the  soul  of  heav'nly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forliidden  food  ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  Itlood. 

L.  ?-I. 
02  Adam  mid  Chrht,  Lards  of  the  Old  and  the 

New  Creation. 
1  T  ORD,  what  was  man  when  made  at  first, 
-^  Adam  the  olTspring  of  the  dust, 
That  thou  shouldsr  set  him  and  his  race 
But  just  below  an  angel's  place  ? 

B  That  thou  shouldst  raise  his  nature  so, 
And  make  him  lord  of  all  below  ; 
Make  every  beast  and  bird  submit, 
And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet  ? 

5  But  O,  what  brighter  glories  wait 
To  crown  the  second  Adam's  s'.ate! 
What  honours  shall  thy  Son  adorn. 
Who  condescended  to  bo  born  ! 

D  63 


9S,  94  FALL   AND 

4  See  him  below  his  angels  made, 
.See  him  in  dust  amongst  the  dead, 
To  save  a  ruin'd  world  from  sin  ; 
But  he  shall  reign  with  pow'r  divine. 

5  The  world  to  come,  redeem'd  from  all 
The  miseries  that  attend  the  fall, 
New-made,  and  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 

^*^  The  Farewell. 

1  1~^EAD  be  my  heart  to  all  below, 
■*^  To  mortal  joys  and  mortal  cares; 
To  sensual  bliss  that  charms  us  so. 

Be  dark,  mine  eyes,  and  deaf,  my  oars. 

2  Lord,  I  renounce  my  carnal  taste 
(Jf  the  iair  fruit  that  sinners  prize  : 
Their  paradise  shall  nc^vor  waste 
One  thought  of  mine,  but  to  despise. 

3  All  earthly  joys  are  ovcrweigh'd 
Witii  mouiuains  of  ve.xatious  care  ; 
And  where's  the  sweet  that  is  not  laid 
A  bait  to  some  destruciivc  snare  ? 

4  Begone,  for  ever,  mortal  things  I 

Thou  mighiy  mole-hill,  carih,  farewell  ! 

Angels  aspire  on  lofty  wi:igs, 

And  leave  the  globe  for  ants  to  dwell. 

5  Come,  hcav'n,  and  fill  my  vast  desires. 
My  soul  pursues  the  sov'reign  good; 
She  wtis  all  made  of  heav'nly  fires. 
Nor  can  she  hve  on  meaner  food. 

•f  ^         T/jp  prosperity  of  Sinners  cursed. 

1  T  ORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I, 
^  To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine 
To  see  the  wicked  plac'd  on  high, 
In  pride  and  robes  of  honour  sliine ! 
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DEPRAVITY   OF    MAN.  95 

2  But  oh  their  end,  their  dreadful  end  ! 
Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so : 

On  slipp'ry  To?ks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 

3  Now  let  them  boast  how  tall  they  rise, 
I'll  never  envy  them  again  : 

There  they  may  stand  with  haughty  eyes, 
Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pam. 

4  Their  fancied  joys,  how  fast  they  flee  ! 
Just  like  a  dream  when  man  awakes; 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 

Are  but  a  preface  to  their  plagues. 

5  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 
Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine. 
My  hfe,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 

o^  CM. 

•'"     The  World's  three  chief  Temptations. 

'HEN  in  the  Ught  of  faith  divine 
We  look  on  things  below, 
Honour,  and  gold,  and  sensual  joy, 
How  vain  and  dang'rous  too  ! 

2  Honour's  a  puff  of  noisy  breath; 

Yet  men  expose  their  blood,  • 

And  venture  everlasting  death 
To  gain  that  airy  good. 

3  Whilst  others  starve  the  nobler  mind, 

And  feed  on  shining  dust, 
They  rob  the  serpent  of  his  food 
T'  indulge  a  sordid  lust. 

4  The  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense 

Are  dang'rous  snares  to  souls  ; 
There's  but  a  drop  of  flatt'ring  sweet, 
And  dash'd  with  bitter  bowls. 

5  God  is  mine  all-sufficient  good, 

My  portion  and  my  choice  ; 

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W" 


96,  97  FALL   AND 

In  him  my  vast  desires  are  fiU'd, 
And  all  my  pow'rs  rejoice. 

6  In  vain  the  world  accosts  my  ear 
And  tempi s  my  heart  anew  ; 
J  cannot  buy  your  bliss  so  dear, 
Nor  part  with  heav'n  tor  you. 

C    I\I 
^^  The  End  of  the  World. 

1  TyHY  should  this  earth  delight  us  so  7 

^^    Why  should  we  H.\  our  eyes 
On  these  low  grounds  where  sorrows  grow 
And  every  pleasure  dies  ? 

2  While  time  his  sharpest  teeth  prepares 

Our  comlorts  to  devour, 
There  is  a  land  above  the  .stars, 
And  joys  above  his  pow'r. 

3  Nature  shall  be  dissolv'd  and  die, 

The  sun  must  end  his  race, 
The  earth  and  sea  for  ever  fly 
Before  my  Saviour's  face. 

4  When  will  that  glorious  morning  rise  ? 

When  the  last  trumpet  sound. 

And  call  the  nations  to  the  skies, 

From  underneath  the  ground  ? 


97 


L.  M. 

The  Vanity  of  earthly  Tilings, 


1  "ITTHAT  are  possessions,  fame,  and  pow'r, 

*  •     The  boasted  splendour  of  the  great  ? 
What  gold,  which  dazzled  eyes  adore, 
And  seek  with  endless  toils  and  sweat  ? 

2  Express  their  charms,  declare  their  use, 
That  we  their  merits  may  descry. 
Tell  us  what  good  they  can  produce, 
Or  what  important  wants  supply. 

3  If,  wounded  with  the  sense  of  sin. 
To  them  lor  pardon  we  should  pray, 

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DEPRAVITY   OF   MAN. 

Will  they  restore  our  peace  within, 
And  wash  our  guilty  stains  away  ? 

4  Can  they  ceieslial  life  inspire, 
Nature  wiih  pow'r  divine  renew, 
With  pure  and  sacred  transports  fire 
Our  bosom,  and  our  lusts  subdue  ? 

5  When  with  the  pangs  of  death  we  strive, 
And  yield  all  comforts  here  for  lost, 
Will  they  support  us,  will  they  give 
Kind  succour,  when  we  need  it  most? 

6  When  at  th'  Almighty's  awful  bar 
To  hear  our  final  doom  we  stand. 
Can  they  incline  the  Jud^e  to  spare. 
Or  wrest  the  vengeance  from  his  hand  ? 

7  Can  they  protect  us  from  despair. 
From  the  dark  reign  of  death  and  hell. 
Crown  us  with  bliss,  and  throne  us  where 
The  just,  in  joys  immortal,  dwell? 

8  Sinners,  your  idols  we  despise. 

If  these  reliefs  they  cannot  grant ; 
Why  should  we  such  delusions  prize, 
And  pine  in  everlasting  want  ? 

««  L.  M. 

•'^  The  Glutton  and  the  Drunkard. 

1  "\^AIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent, 

^  Prepares  for  his  own  punishment ; 
What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 
From  luxury  and  lust  arise  ! 

2  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste. 

Yet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  taste ; 
Till  all  his  active  pow'rs  are  lost, 
And  fainting  hfe  draws  near  the  dust. 

3  The  glutton  groans  and  loathes  to  eat. 
His  soul  abhors  delicious  meat : 
Nature,  with  heavy  loads  opprest. 
Would  yield  to  death  to  be  releas'd. 

4  Then  how  the  frighted  sinners  fly 
To  God  for  help  with  earnest  cry  ! 

67 


99  CHRIST. 

He  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  their  breath. 
And  saves  them  from  approacliiiig  death. 

5  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord! 
And  let  their  thankful  offVings  prove 
How  they  adore  their  Maker's  love. 


CHRIST. 

HIS  DIVINITY. 

L.  M. 
QQ       The  Deity  and  Humanity  of  Christ. 
^^    John  i.  I,  3,  14.  Col.  i.  16.  Eph.  iii.  9,  10. 

1  T^RE  the  blue  heav'ns  were  strotch'd  abroad 
-*-^  From  everlasting  was  the  Word  ; 

With  God  he  was  ;  the  Word  was  God, 
And  must  divinely  be  ador'd. 

2  By  his  own  power  were  all  things  made  ; 
By  him  supported  all  thing.^  stand  : 

He  is  the  "whole  creation's  Head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell, 
He  led  the  host  of  morning  stars ; 
(Thy  generation  who  can  tell, 

Or  count  the  number  of  thy  years  ?) 

4  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  heav'nly  forms. 
The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay. 
That  he  may  converse  hold  with  worms, 
Drest  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

5  IMortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face 
Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son  ; 
How  full  of  truth  I  how  full  of  grace  ! 
When  through  his  eyes  the  Godhead  shone. 

68 


CHRIST.  100,  101 

6  Archangels  leave  their  high  abode, 
To  learn  new  niyst'ries  hero,  and  tell 
The  loves  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

inn  ^-  ^• 

-■^^^     God  the  Son  equal  with  the  Father. 

1  -pRIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God! 
J3  Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seal, 

To  thee  we  hft  an  humble  thought. 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

2  A  thousand  seraphs  strong  and  bright 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 

But  who  amongst  the  sons  of  light 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ! 

3  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  array'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 

A  full  equahty  with  God. 

4  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams  ; 
Their  essence  is  for  ever  one, 

Though  they  are  known  bv  difl^erent  names, 
The  Father  God,  and  God" the  Son. 

5  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  our  King 
With  equal  honours  be  ador'd  ; 

His  praise  let  every  angel  sing. 
And  all  the  nations  own  their  Lord. 

■■■"-■■  The  Divinity  of  Christ. 

1  'T'HEE  we  adore,  Eternal  Word ! 
-*-    The  Father's  equal  Son  ; 

By  heaven's  obedient  hosts  ador'd 
Ere  time  its  course  begun. 

2  The  first  creation  has  display'd 

Thine  energy  divine  ; 
For  not  a  single  thing  was  made 
By  other  hands  than  thine. 

6» 


102  CHRIST. 

3  But  ransom'd  sinners,  with  delight, 

SuMimcr  i'ac.s  survey, — 

The  all-crea(ii)g  Word  unites 

Hinibt'll  to  dust  and  clay, 

4  Creation's  Author  now  assumes 

A  crcaUire's  humble  form  : 
A  man  of  grid  and  wo  becomes, 
And  trod  on  like  a  worm. 

5  The  Lord  of  glory  bears  the  shame 

To  vile  transgressors  due  ; 
Justice  the  prince  of  life  condemns 
To  die  in  anguish  too. — 

6  God  over  all,  for  ever  blest, 

The  righteous  curse  endures  ; 
And  thus,  to  souls  with  sin  distrcst. 
Eternal  bliss  ensures. 

7  What  wonders  in  thy  person  meet. 

My  Saviour,  all  divine  I 
I  fall  with  rapture  at  thy  feet, 
And  would  be  wholly  thine. 

HIS  INCARNATION. 

L.  M.      ' 
102    Messiah,  Gen.  xlix.  10.  Dan.  ix.  26. 
Hag.  ii.  6. 

1  /7J.L0RY  to  God  !  who  reigns  above, 

^^  Who  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love; 
Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  ye  can. 
Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man. 

2  O  what  can  more  his  love  commend. 
His  dear,  his  only  Son  to  send  I 

That  man,  condemn'd  to  die,  might  live, 
And  God  be  glorious  to  forgive  ! 

3  Messiah's  come — with  joy  behold 
The  (lays  by  prophets  long  foretold  : 
Judah,  thy  royal  sceptre's  broke  ; 
And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke. 

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CHRIST.  108 

Daniel,  thy  wrcks  are  all  oxpirM,— 
The  time  prophetic  seals  requir'd  ; 
Cut  ofTfor  pins,  but  not  his  own, 
Thy  Prince,  Messiah,  did  atone. 

5  We  see  (he  prophecies  fulfill'd 
In  Jesus,  that  most  wondrous  child  : 
His  birth,  his  life,  his  death,  combioe 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 

C.  M. 

lOo     The  AngcV s  message  to  tJie  shepherds  at 

Christ's  nativity. 

1  fX^  .Tudah's  plains  as  shepherds  sat, 
^-^   Watching  their  flocks  by  night, 
The  anjrel  ofThe  Lord  appear'd. 

Clad  in  celestial  liojht. 

2  Awe-struck  the  vision  they  regard, 

Appall' d  with  trembling  fear ; 

When  thus  a  cherub-voice  divine 

Breath'd  sweetly  on  their  ear. 

3  "  Shepherd?;  of  .Tudah  !  cease  }'^our  fears, 

And  calm  your  troubled  mind  ; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  ail  mankind. 

'4  This  day  almighty  love  fulfils 
Its  threat  eternal  word  ; 
This  day  is  born  in  Bethlehem 
A  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord. 

5  There  shall  you  find  the  heav''nly  babe 

In  humblest  weeds  array'd  ; 
All  meanly  wrnpp'd  in  swaddling  clothes. 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

6  He  ceas'd,  and  sudden  all  around 

Appear'd  a  radiant  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
Warbling  their  choral  song  : 

7  "  Glory  to  God,  from  whom  on  high 

All-gracious  mercies  flow ! 

6  Tl 


104  CHRIST. 

Who  sends  his  lieav'n-descended  peace 
To  dwell  with  man  below." 

-^-  P.M.     6.6.6.6.8.8.-' -^^  *'-  •-«*^>^<^ 

■*■"*    Thelirlhof  Christ  joy  to  the  world.     / 

1  TJARK  !  what  (»cleRtial  notes, 
-*--■-  What  melody  we  hear  I 
Soft  on  the  morn  it  floats, 
And  fills  the  ravish'd  ear. 

The  tuneful  shell, 
The  golden  lyre 
And  vocal  choir 
The  concert  swelL 

S  Th' angelic  hosts  descend, 
With  harmony  divine  ; 
See  how  from  heav'n  they  bend,. 
And  in  full  chorus  join. 
Fear  not,  say  they  ; 
Great  joy  we  bring  : 
Jesus,  your  King, 
Is  born  to-day. 

3  He  comes,  from  error's  night 

Your  wand'ring  feet  to  save; 
To  realms  of  bliss  and  hght 
He  lifts  you  from  the  grave. 

This  glorious  morn, 
(Let  all  attend  !)  i 

Your  matchless  friend, 

Your  Saviour's  born. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

Ye  mortals,  spread  the  sound. 
And  let  your  raptures  fly 
To  earth's  remotest  bound  ; 

For  peace  on  earth, 
From  God  in  heav'n, 
To  man  is  giv'n. 

At  Jesus'  birth. 

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CHRIST.  105,  106 

1(\\  CM. 

l.\fO  The  Ad vnit  of  the  Saviour. 

1  ITARK,  the  glad  8ound.  the  Saviour  comes, 
■*•-*■  The  Saviour  promis'd  long  ! 

Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  ev'ry  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 

E.xerts  his  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love, 
Kis  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  ; 
And  on  the  eyes,  opprcss'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  Iieart  to  bind. 

The  l)leeding  soul  to  cure, 
^  And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace  ! 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heav'n's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

S.  M. 
108      Mercy  and  not  Wrath  results  from  the 
mission  of  Christ. 

1  "D  AISE  your  trium.phant  songs 
-^*'  To  an  immortal  tune. 

Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing,  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  beloved  chose 
And  bade  him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

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107,  108  CHRIST. 

3  His  liiinfl  no  thnnrler  licars, 

iS'o  terror  rloilios  liis  brow  ; 
No  l)oli.s  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  licrccr  llanu^.s  helow. 

4  'Twas  mercy  filled  the  tlironc, 

No  wrnih  t^loud  Irowning  hy, 
When  Ciirist  was  sent  with  pardon  down 
'I'o  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

5  Now  sinners  dry  your  tears  ; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 

Bow  to  tlie  sceptre  ol  his  love, 

And  lake  ihe  oller'd  peace. 

107  ;    C.  M. 

u.\J  4  Christ  comes  to  destroy  sin. 

1  TOY  to  the  world  ;  the  Lord  is  come  ! 
•^    Let  earth  receive  her  Iving  : 

Let  ev'ry  heart  pr(>pare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth  ;  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  (loods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plaina, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  gl.jries  of  his  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

C.  M. 

108  ^''<^  divine  plonj  ami  fioodncss  in  the 

mission  of  Christ. 
1  TJIGII  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes 
-^-*-  And  join  th'  angelic  throng; 
For  angels  no  such  love  have  known, 
T'  awake  a  cheerful  song. 
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CHRIST.  109 

2  Good  will  to  giiiliy  men  is  shown, 

And  pence  un  ear'di  is  jriv'n  ; 
For.  lo  I  iir  iiicarnaie  Saviour  comes, 
With  messages  Iroin  hcav'n. 

3  Justice  and  grace,  with  sweet  accord, 

His  rising  beams  adorn  : 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  join, 
Now  such  a  child  is  born. 

4  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains, 

In  hi'.rhe'Jt  worlds  be  paid  ! 

His  clory  by  our  lips  prnr-lnim'd, 

And  by  our  lives  display' d  I 

5  When  shall  we  reach  those  blissful  realms, 

Wlierc  Christ  exalted  reigns, 

An  1  learn  of  the  celestial  choir 

Their  own  immortal  strains  ? 

L.  ^L 

100  ^-'■^  ^^'^'  '''*  '^'"^  "'''  '"  condemn  hut.  savA 
(he  world. 

1  T3RATSE  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above, 
-*-     Fix'd  on  hi?  throne  oftrulh  and  love  : 
Behold  the  linger  of  his  pow'r; 
Contemplate,  wonder,  and  adore. 

2  When  man,  debas'd  and  guilty  man, 
From  crime  to  crime  v.iih  madness  ran, 
Well  might  his  arm  its  thunders  launch. 
And  blast  th'  ungrateful,  root  and  branch. 

3  But  clemency  with  justice  strove, 
I'o  save  the  people  of  his  love. 

"  Go,  my  beloved  Son  I"  he  cried, 

*'  Be  thou  their  Saviour,  thou  their  guide." 

4  The  eastern  star  with  glory  streams; 
It  comes,  with  hcalinfr  on  its  beams. 
Dark  mis's  of  error  flee  away, 

And  Judah  hail^  ihe  rising  day. 

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110  CHRIST. 

5  His  sacred  memory  we  bless 
Whose  holy  jLjospel  we  profess; 
And  praise  that  great  almighty  name, 
From  whom  such  hght  and  favour  came. 

1  1 0  •^-  ^^'    ^>-^:^^'-^'-^-^-      ' 

^^^        Praise  for  the  mission  of  Jesus. 

1  O.IVE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
^^  The  universal  Lord, 

The  sovereign  King  of  kings; 
And  he  his  grane  ador'd. 
His  pow'r  and  grace 
Arc  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 

2  He  saw  the  nations  lie 

All  perishing  in  sin. 
And  pitied  the  sad  state 
The  ruin'd  world  was  in, 
Thv  mercy.  Lord, 
Shall'siill  endure  ; 
And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word 

3  He  sent  his  only  Son 

To  save  us  from  onr  wo, 
From  Satan,  sin.  and  death 
And  ev'ry  hurtful  foe. 
His  powV  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 

4  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 

To  God  the  heav'nly  King; 
And  le-t  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing. 
Thy  merry.  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure  ; 
And  ever  sure 

Abides  tliy  word. 
7ti 


CHRIST.  111,112 

111  L    M 

1  lyfY  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all 
-'■"-'■  My  praise  shall  climb  to  his  abode  ; 
Thee,  t>aviour,  by  that  name  I  call, 
The  great  Supreme,  the  mighty  God. 

2  Without  beginning  or  dechne, 
Object  of  iaith,  and  not  of  sense  ; 
E'.ernal  ages  saw  him  shine. 

He  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 

3  As  much,  when  in  the  manger  laid, 
^Vlniighty  ruler  of  the  sky, 

As  wl'.en  the  six  days'  work  he  made 
Fill'd  all  the  morning-stars  with  joy. 

4  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears, 
Salvation  is  the  dearesi  claim  : 

That  gracious  sound  well  pleas'd  he  hears. 
And  owns  Emmanuel  lor  his  name 

5  A  cheerful  coniidence  I  feci, 

My  well-plac'd  hopes  wiih  joy  I  see  ; 
My  bosom  glows  wiih  heav'niy  zeal 
To  worship  him  who  died  lor  me. 

t  1 «  S.  M. 

^*^^       The  hirlh  of  Christ.  Heb.  ii.  16. 

1  VE  saints,  proclaim  aliroad 

-^    The  honours  of  your  king  ; 

To  Jesus,  your  incarnate  God, 

Your  songs  of  praises  sing. 

2  Not  angels  round  the  throne 

Of  majesty  above. 
Are  halt  so  much  oblig'd  as  we 
To  our  Immanuel's  love. 

3  They  never  sunk  so  low. 

They  are  not  rais'd  so  high ; 
They  never  knew  such  depths  of  wo, 
Such  heights  of  majesty. 

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113,  114  CHRIST. 

4  The  i^aviour  did  no!  join 

'I'lu'ir  iiaiuic  to  liis  own  ; 
For  them  he  .shed  no  Iilood  divine, 
Nor  breath' d  a  f^inglc  groan. 

5  May  we  with  angels  vie, 

'i  he  .Saviour  to  adore  ; 
Our  debts  are  greater  jar  than  theirs, 
O  be  our  praises  more  I 

l|.*  P.M.     11.10.11.10. 

X  1. *y  Praise  to  the  Saviour. 

1  "ORIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
■'-'         morning ! 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid  I 
Star  of  t!ie  Kast,  the  horizon  adornin/r. 
Guide  where  our  inlant  Redeemer  is  laid  ! 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew-drops  arc  shining, 

Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall. 
Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  aiid  ^lonarch,  and  Saviour  of  all  ! 

3  Say.  shall  we  yield  him.  in  costly  devotion, 

Odours  ol  Ldom  ai^.d  offriiigs  divine  f. 
Gems  ol'thc  nioumain.  and  pearls  oi  the  ocean. 
Myrrh  from  the  foicst,  or  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  ofler  each  ample  oblation  ; 

Vainly  with  giits  would  his  iavour  secure: 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration  ; 
Dearer  to  God  arc  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  oi'the  sons  of  the  morning! 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning. 
Guide  where  our  iniant  Redeemer  is  laid! 

HIS  LIFE  AND  MINISTRY. 

Ill  ^-  ^f- 

Xi'^t   T'/jf,  jjf,,  f,y  Christ  a  pattern  for  Christians. 

1  IV'TV  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord! 
^^-*-  I  read  my  duly  iu  thy  word : 
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CHRIST.  115 

But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  tliy  zeal, 
Such  defrcnco  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Tliy  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air 
Witness'd  the  fervour  of  thy  pray'r  : 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew. 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  vict'ry  too  I 

4  He  tliou  my  pattern  ;  let  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here. 

Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  foU'wcrsof  the  Lamb. 


II  «-  CM. 

^^*^         Jesus  went  ahout  doing  good. 

1  "DEHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form 
-^  Appears  each  grace  divine  ! 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met. 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

e  To  spread  the  rays  of  heav'nly  light 
To  give  the  mourner  joy  ; 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  Lowly  in  heart,  to  all  his  friends 

A  friend  and  servant  found, 
He  wash'd  their  feet,  he  wip'd  their  tears, 
And  heal'd  each  bleeding  wound. 

4  'Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood. 
His  foes  ungrateful,  sought  his  life ; 
He  labour'd  for  their  good. 

5  To  God  he  left  his  righteous  cause  ; 

And  still  his  task  pursued  : 
While  humble  pray'r  and  holy  faith 
His  fainting  strength  renew'd. 

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116,117  CHRIST. 

6  In  ihe  last  hours  of  deep  distress, 

Belore  Iiis  Father's  throne. 
With  soul  resitrn'd  he  bow'd,  and  said, 
"Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done!" 

7  Be  Christ  our  pnttcrn  and  our  guide  ! 

His  image  mav  we  bear  ! 
O  may  we  trraJ  his  holy  steps, 
His  joy  and  glory  share  ' 

II /-  ',        C.  M.  ^^  - 

X  J.  v»  Forgiveness  from  the  example  of  Jesus. 

1  (^^^  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise  I 

'Ihy  glory  is  my  song  ; 
Though  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

2  When  in  the  form  of  mortal  man 

Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found, 
With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 
They  compass'd  him  around. 

3  Their  mis'ries  his  compassion  mov'd  ; 

Their  peace  he  still  pursued  : 
They  rcnder'd  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

4  Their  malice  rag'd  without  a  cause  ; 

Yet  with  his  dying  breath 
He  pray'd  for  murd'rcrs  on  his  cross. 
And  blcss'd  his  fqcs  in  death. 

5  O  may  his  conduct,  all-divine, 

To  me  a  model  prove  ; 
Like  his,  O  God  !  my  heart  incline 
My  enemies  to  love. 

117  .        .      L-  M. 

■■--■■•      Resignation  from  the  example  of  Jesus. 

1  ""pATHER  divine,"  the  Saviour  cried, 

-■-    While  horrors  press'd  on  ev'ry  side, 
And  prostrate  on  the  ground  he  lay, 
"  Remove  this  bitter  cup  away. 

2  "  But  if  these  pangs  nuist  still  be  borne, 
And  stripes,  and  wounds,  and  cruel  scum, 

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CHRIST.  118 

I  bow  my  soul  before  tby  throne, 

And  say,  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done.'' 

3  Thus  our  submissive  souls  would  bow, 
And,  taught  by  Jesus,  he  as  low. 
Our  hearts,  and  not  our  hps  alone. 

Would  say,  "  Thy  will,  not  ours,  be  done." 

4  Then,  though  like  him  in  dust  we  he, 
We'll  view  the  bhssiul  moment  nigh, 
Which,  from  our  portion  in  his  pains, 
Calls  to  the  joy  in  which  he  reigns. 

*1^    ChrisCs  Transf-guralion.    Matt.  xvii.  4. 

1  VX7HEN  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 

^^    The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transport  pours  o'er  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest ! 

2  With  thee,  in  the  obscurest  cell. 

On  some  bleak  mountain  would  I  dwell, 
Rather  than  pompous  courts  behold, 
And  share  their  grandeur  and  their  gold. 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy  ; 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  employ, 
I  see  the  King  of  Glory  shine  ; 

And  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 

4  On  Tabor  thus  his  servants  view'd 
His  lustre,  when  transform'd  he  stood ; 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell. 
Cried,  "  Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell." 

5  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 
To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise  ; 
That  grand  assembly  would  we  join, 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine. 

6  That  mount,  how  bright !  those  forms,  how  fair ! 
'Tis  good  to  dwell  ior  ever  there  ! 

Come,  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God, 
And  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode. 

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119,  120  CHRIST. 

119  L.  M. 

1  "DEIIOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive! 
-•-'  Bcliold,  \hr.  (lead  awake  and  live! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  Hcal  the  niission  ol  the  .Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause. 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies  ;  the  heav'ns  in  mourning  stood  : 
He  rises,  and  appears  a  God. 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high. 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 

4  Hence,  and  lor  ever,  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doui)ts  and  Icars  depart  ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine^ 

1 Q^  L.  M.  ' 

M.mm\J       Christian  example  of  henevolence. 

1  A  ND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 
-^  Such  let  our  conversation  be  ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 

Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tciTipt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes. 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

3  0  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 

How  mild  !  how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  this  llic  temper  ol  our  mind, 

And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heav'nly  Father's  will, 

Was  his  employment  and  delight : 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 
Shone  through  his  life  divinclv  bright. 
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CHRIST.  121,  122 

5  Dispensins;  good  where'er  he  came, 
The  labours  of  liis  life  were  iove. 
If  then  we  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
Let  his  divine  example  move  ! 
^  rt  I  L.  M.  ^:±^rS£  c-/^^:.y 

-^  ^  *    Rich  Man  and  Lazarus.     Luke  vi.  25. 

1  TN  what  (^onlusion  cav.h  appears  ! 

■*    God's  dearest  children  ba'h'd  in  tears; 
Wiiile  ihey  who  heav;-!!  itself  deride, 
Riot  in  luxury  and  pnde. 

2  But  patient  let  my  soul  attend, 
And  ere  I  censure,  view  the  end  : 
That  end.  how  dilTrent  !  who  can  tell 
The  wide  ex!rcmcs  of  hoav'n  and  hell  ? 

3  See  the  red  flames  around  him  twine, 
Who  did  in  gold  and  purple  shine  ! 
Nor  can  his  tongue  one  drop  obtain, 
T'  allay  the  scorching  of  his  pain. 

4  While  roimd  the  saint,  so  poor  below, 
Full  rivers  of  salva'ion  flow  ; 

On  Al)rah'm's  breast  he  leans  his  head. 
And  banquets  on  celestial  bread. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  let  me  appear 
The  meanest  of  thy  servants  here; 
So  that  at  length  I  may  but  taste 
The  blessings  of  thy  marriage  iieast. 

HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 

1  oo  L.  M.       %'aJu^ h-^^i 

-^  Gefhsemane. 

1  ^''piS  midnight — and  on  Olive's  brow, 

-*■    The  star  is  dimn'd  that  lately  shone  ; 
'Tis  midnight — in  the  garden  now. 
The  sufl''ring  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  'Tis  midnight — and  from  all  remov'd, 

Immanucl  wrestles  lone,  with  fears, 
E'en  the  disciple  that  he  lov'd 
Heeds  not  his  Master's  griefs  and  tears. 

83 


123,  124  cimisT. 

3  'Tis  midnight — and  for  others'  guilt 

The  mail  of  t-oi  rows  weeps  in  blood  ; 
Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt, 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 

4  'Tis  midnight — and  from  ether  plains, 

Ip  borne  the  son.<T  th-u  angolss  know: 
Unheard  b}'  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  wo. 

l»j.>  L.  >I. 

^^'^  The  Pa.^sions  of  Christ. 

1  r^OME,  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
^^  The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 
When  he  expir'd  in  shame  and  blood, 
Like  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

2  The  Jews  beheld  him  thus  forlorn, 

And  shook  their  heads,  and  laugh'd  in  scorn 
"  He  rescued  others  from  the  grave  ; 
Now  let  him  try  himself  to  save." 

3  O  harden'd  people  I  cruel  priests  ! 

How  they  stood  round  like  savage  beasts  ! 

Like  lions  gaping  to  devour, 

When  God  had  leh  him  in  their  pow'r  ! 

4  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide. 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  died. 

5  But  gracious  God  I  thy  pow'r  and  love 
Have  made  his  death  a  blessing  prove. 
Though  once  upon  the  cross  he  bled, 
Immortal  honours  crown  his  head. 

6  Through  Christ  the  Son  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  ! 

The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name  ; 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 

X^-i         y^p  j^^^^p  ^j-^  dijma:  Saviour. 
1  "DEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  ma.nkind 
■*-^  Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree. 
84" 


CHRIST.  125 

How  vast  the  love  tlm;  liirn  inclin'd 
'I'o  blood  aud  dio  tor  tlioe  ! 

2  Hark,  how  lie  groans  !  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  horid  ! 
The  teinplf-'s  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done!  the  precious  ransom's  paid  ; 

"  Receive  my  soul  I"  he  cries: 
Sec  where  lie  uows  his  sacred  head.' 
He  bows  his  head  and  dies  ! 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chai 

And  in  .ull  glory  shine. 
O  Lamb  01  Uod  !  was  over  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine  ! 

125  ^-  ^^•. 

.4  (lying  Saviour. 

1  CJTRETCH'D  on  the  cross,  tiie  Saviour    •  ^S'" 
^  Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arise  ! 

l^ce,  from  iiis  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide  ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  dreadful  sound, 
And  flows  from  ov'ry  bleeding  wound  ; 
Tlie  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows 
To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes  ! 

3  To  pufTer  in  the  traitor's  place. 
To  die  for  man,  surprising  grace  ! 
Yet  pass  rebellious  angels  by — 

O  why  for  man,  dear  Saviour,  why  ? 

4  And  didst  thou  bleed  ? — for  sinners  bleed 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 

No  I  he  withdrew  his  sick'ning  ray, 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  mourning  day. 

5  Can  I  svirvey  this  scene  of  wo. 
Where  ininghng  griel  and  wonder  flow  ; 
And  yet  my  heart  unrnov'd  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

85  ' 


126  CHRIST. 

6  Come,  dearest  Lord  !  thy  gmce  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  siupid  heart ; 
Till  all  its  pow'rs  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 

P.  M.     8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.  :      '        '>' 
1 20     ''Stricken,  xmitlcii  of  God,  and  afflicted.^ 
Isa.  iiii.  4. 

1  "  QTRICKEN,  smitten,  and  afflicted," 

^  See  him  dying  on  ihc  tree  ! 
'Tis  the  Christ  by  man  rejected  ; 

Yes,  my  soul,  'tis  he  !  'tis  he  ! 
'Tis  the  long  expected  prophet, 

David's  son,  yet  David's  Lord; 
Proofs  I  see  sufficient  of  it  : 

'Tis  a  true  and  faitliiul  word. 

2  Tell  me.  ye  who  hear  him  groaning, 

Was  there  ever  grief  like  his  ? 
Friends  througli  fear  his  cause  disowning, 

Foes  insulting  his  distress: 
Many  hands  were  rais'd  to  wound  him. 

None  would  interpose  to  save  ; 
But  the  awful  stroke  that  found  him. 

Was  the  stroke  that  justice  gave. 

3  Ye  who  think  of  sin  but  lightly, 

Nor  suppose  the  evil  great ; 
Here  may  view  its  nature  rightly. 

Here  its  guilt  may  estimate. 
Mark  the  sacrifice  appointed  ! 

See  who  bears  the  awful  load  ; 
'Tis  the  Word,  the  Lord's  axointed, 

Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

4  Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation  ; 

Here's  the  refuge  of  the  lost  : 
Christ's  the  rock  of  our  salvation  : 

His  the  name  of  which  we  boast : 
Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  wounded  ! 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt ! 
None  shall  ever  be  confounded 

Who  on  him  their  hope  have  built. 
8<» 


CHRIST.  127,  128 

1»27  ^'-  ^' 

'-^*  Christ  our  siihstjtule. 

1  ^'T^WAS  for  our  sake,  eternal  God, 

-■■    Thy  Son  sMstain'd  that  lieavy  load 
Of  base  roprnarh  and  sore  disgrace, 
And  shame  defil'd  his  sacred  face. 

2  The  Jews,  his  brethren  and  his  kin, 
Abns'd  liim  wlien  lie  check'd  their  sin; 
AVhile  he  fuhill'd  thy  holy  laws, 
They  hate  him,  but  without  a  cause. 

3  Zeal  for  the  temple  of  his  God 
Co<isam'd  his  life,  expos'd  his  blood ; 
Reproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown 

He  felt,  and  mourn'd  them  as  his  own. 

4  His  friends  forsook,  his  followers  fled. 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  his  head. 
They  nail  him  to  the  shameful  tree : 
There  hung  my  Lord,  who  died  for  me. 

5  But  God  his  Father  heard  his  cry  ; 
Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  reigns  on  high  ; 
The  nations  learn  his  righteousness. 
And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 

128  P.  M.     6.6.6.6.8.8. 

1  ^;\riTH  ecstasy  of  joy 

*  *     Extol  his  glorious  name, 

Who  rear'd  the  spacious  earth, 

And  rais'd  our  mortal  frame. 

He  built  the  church. 
Who  spread  the  sky : 

Shoui  and  exalt 
His  honours  high. 

2  See  the  foundation  laid 

By  pow'r  and  love  divine  , 
Jesus,  his  first-born  Son, 
How  bright  his  glories  shine  ! 

Low  he  descends, 
In  dust  he  hes, 

7  E  87 


129  CHRIST. 

That  from  his  tomb 
A  church  might  rise. 

3  But  he  for  ever  lives, 

Nor  tor  himself  alone  ; 
Each  saint  new  life  derives 
From  him,  the  hving  stone. 

His  influence  spreads 
Through  ev'ry  soul, 

And  in  one  house 
Unites  the  whole. 

4  To  him  with  joy  we  move; 

In  him  cemented  stand  ; 
The  living  temple  grows, 
And  owns  the  founder's  hand. 

That  structure.  Lord, 
Still  higher  raise, 

Louder  to  sound 
Its  builder's  praise. 

L.  M. 

120     Crucifixion  to  the  xcorld  by  the  Cross  of 
Christ.  Gal.  vi.  14. 

1  TjrrHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 

*'     On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God  ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet. 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  alL 


CHRIST.  130,  131 

1  oW  Freedom  in  tlw.  death  ( J'  Justin. 

1  A  ND  shall  we  still  he  slaves, 
-^  And  in  our  fetters  lie. 
When  pu.-iinion'd  liy  a  voice  divine 

1"  ai'seri  our  lilicriy  ? 

2  Did  the  great  Saviour  bleed, 

Our  ireedoni  to  obtain  ? 
And  shall  we  trample  on  his  blood. 
And  glory  in  our  chain  ? 

3  Shall  we  go  on  in  sin, 

Because  thy  grace  abounds  ; 
Or  cruciiy  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds  ? 

4  Forbid  it,  mighty  God  ! 

Nor  let  it  e'er  he  said. 
That  those,  ibr  whom  ihy  Son  has  died, 
In  vice  are  lost  and  dead. 

5  The  man  that  durst  despise 

'I'he  lav/  that  Moses  brought, 
Behold  !  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

6  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 

On  that  rebellious  race, 
Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

c.  M.      ^.-.  J.  yr'ei 

131   Christ\'i  '^l/'"'S  -^^'^6  '  ^^'  ^^^^  Pardon 
bought  al  a  dear  price. 

1  TTOW  condescending  and  how  kind 
-*--*-  Was  God's  eternal  Son  ! 

Our  mis'ry  reach'd  hi?  heav'nly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 


1S2  CHRIST. 

3  N'->\s',  ihoiirrh  l:o  It  igns  exalted  high, 

Ih-i  love  IS  siill  a.s  great  : 
Well  he  reinemlici-s  Calvary, 
Nor  should  his  s:iints  forget. 

4  Here  we  behold  his  bowels  roll 

As  kind  ns  when  he  died  ; 
And  see  the  sorrows  of"  his  soul 
Bleed  througii  his  wounded  side. 

5  Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 

( >!'  .Jesus'  dying  love  : 
Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move. 

6  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  his  death  record, 
And  with  our  joy  for  pardnn'd  guiJt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierc'd  the  Lord. 

-"■•-''^  SalvatiGii  171  Ihc  Cross. 

1  "OEivE  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God, 
-*■-*•   I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love. 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 
Jesus,  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

2  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  say, 
With  rage  and  ligiitning  in  their  eyes, 
Nor  hell  shall  iright  my  heart  away, 
Shniild  hell  with  all  its  legions  rise. 

3  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence, 
Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie  ; 
Resolv'd  (lor  that's  my  last  defence) 

If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 

4  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear; 
Am  I  not  su.\'c  beneath  thy  shade  ? 
^J'hy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dares  my  soul  invade. 

5  Yes,  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim, 
Hosnuia  to  my  dying  God, 

And  my  best  honours  to  his  name. 
90 


CHRIST.  133, 134 

-««  C.  M. 

lOO  Sorrow  for  the  suftrhigs  of  the  Saviour. 

1  A  LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
-^^  And  did  my  Sov' reign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ  the  mighty  Saviour  died, 
For  man  the  creature's  sin  ! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears  ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  del)t  of  love  I  owe. 
Here,  Lord.  I  give  myself  away: 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


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134  L.  M. 

ORTHY  is  he,  that  once  was  slain, 
The  Prince  of  peace  that  groan'd  and  died; 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign, 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

2  Pow'r  and  dominion  are  his  due, 

Who  stood  condemn' d  at  Pilate's  bar. 
Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too. 
Though  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  here. 

3  Honour  immortal  must  be  paid, 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory  shines  about  his  head. 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

91 


1J5,  loG,  ISr  CHRIST. 

4  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 

Whose  blood  spi  aks  peace  to  wretched  men, 
Let  ansel?!  souiid  liis  pacrcd  name  ; 
And  ev'ry  creature  say,  Amen. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  Son 
AJ-  OiDavidandof  Gcd, 

Who  broucfht  the  news  of  pardon  down. 
And  seal'd  it  with  his  blood  1 

2  To  Chripi  th'  anointed  King, 

Be  endlopp  blessing?  gi"'n  ! 
Let  the  wliole  earth  his  glory  sing. 
Who  made  our  peace  with  heav'n. 

^«^  C.  M. 

1  «50  Tribute  to  the  Lamh. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
^  Whh  angels  round  the  throne  ; 

Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

To  be  exalted  thus  : 
'  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply. 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honour  and  pow'r  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord  I  for  ever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high. 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise  ! 

iO€  Traisefor  Bedemplion. 

1    A  UTIIOR  of  hfe  and  bli.^s  I 
Thy  goodness  I  adore. 
92 


138 


%0  give  me  strength  to  speak  thy  praise, 
*    And  grace  to  love  thee  more  ! 

2  First  for  this  world,  so  fair, 

My  daily  thanks  shall  rise  ; 
For  ev'ry  conilbrt,  ev'ry  joy, 
Thy  bounteous  hand  supplies. 

3  But  yet  a  nobler  cause 

Demands  my  warmest  love. 
Can  words  describe  the  wondrous  gift 
Descending  from  above  ? 

4  The  Saviour  dwelt  on  earth  ; 

He  died,  that  we  might  live  ; 
Endur'd  the  sorrows  oi  the  cross, 
Immortal  hope  to  give. 

5  Ah  who  can  tell  the  scorn, 

The  dear  Redeemer  bore? 
Or  who  describe  the  mental  grief, 
Wliich  his  blest  bosom  tore  ? 

6  Low  in  the  grave  he  lay, 

While  darkness  veil'd  the  skies. 
But  lo  ! — he  bursts  the  bands  of  death; 
To  glory  see  him  rise  ! 

7  Father  !  this  work  is  thine  ; 

For  us  thou  gav'st  thy  Son. 
0  may  we  all  devoted  be, 
And  hve  to  thee  alone  ! 

^  38  r;,g  'sanie. 

1  "  '  n^JSfiiiislid  .'"—so  the  Saviour  cried, 

And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died. 
'Tis  finish' d — yes,  the  race  is  run. 
The  batile  fought,  the  vict'ry  won. 

2  ^  Tis  jitiiK.li  d  ! — all  that  heav'n  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said. 

Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  design'd, 
In  thee,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

93 


139  CHRIST. 

3  *  Tis  finish^ d  ! — Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  rones  with  purple  gore. 
Thf  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 
And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  ^Tis  fiyiislid  ! — man  is  reconcil'd 

To  C>od,  and  pow'rs  of  darkness  spoil'd. 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return  and  dwell  wi:ii  sinful  men. 

5  ^Tis  finislid  ! — let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round. 
^  Tis  Jinisli  d  ! — let  the  echo  fly 

Thro'  heav'n  and  hell,  ihro'  earth  and  sky! 

i  O  »^  p/'n  hkcd  Rcdi  nipt  ion . 

1  "LTARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
•^-*-  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ! 

See  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder. 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veiks  the  sky! 
"  It  is  finish 'd  !" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry  I 

2  It  is  finish'd  I — O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  allbrd  ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Flow  to  us  through  Christ  the  Lord. 
It  is  finish'd  ! — 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'd  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ! 
Finish'd  all  that  God  had  promis'd  ; 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
It  is  finish'd  ! — 
Saints,  liom  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme  ; 
All  in  eanh,  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name. 
Hallelujah  ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 
94 


140,  141  CHRIST. 

izin  ^- ^^- 

M.  M:\J  jgy  [ji  f/^(,  victor  t/  of  a  crucified  Saviour. 

1  /^OME,  lei  us  liit  our  voices  liigh, 
^  High  as  our  joys  arise  ; 

And  join  the  songs  above  the  sky, 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 

2  Jesus,  tlie  Lord  that  fought  and  bled, 

How  kind  his  smiles  appear  ! 
What  melting,  soothing  words  he  says 
To  ev'ry  humble  ear  ! 

3  "  For  you,  the  objects  of  my  love, 

It  was  for  you  I  died. 
Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
And  look  into  my  side. 

4  "  These  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore, 

The  tokens  of  my  pains, 
When  I  was  sent  to  free  your  souls 
From  misery  and  chains." 

5  We  give  thee.  Lord,  our  highest  praise 

For  goodness  so  divine  : 
O  may  we  ever  feel  thy  grace. 
And  die  to  ev'ry  sin  ! 

S.  M. 
1-41.      Love  of  Christ  to  men  the  Cause  of  his 

suffering. 

1  "OEHOLD  th'  amazing  sight, 
^  The  Saviour  lifted  high  ! 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 

Expire  in  agony  ! 

2  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart, 

Were  all  these  sorrows  borne  ? 
Why  did  he  feel  that  piercing  smart, 
And  meet  that  various  scorn  ? 

3  For  love  of  us  he  bled, 

And  all  in  torture  died  ; 
'Twas  love  that  bow'd  his  fainting  head, 
And  op'd  his  gushing  side, 

95 


142, 143  CHRIST. 

4  In  sympathj'  of  love 

Let  all  the  earth  combine  ; 
And  drawn  by  cords  so  gentle,  prove 
The  energy  divine. 

5  In  him  our  hearts  unite, 

Nor  share  his  gricts  alone, 
But  from  his  cross  pursue  their  flight 
To  his  triumphant  throne. 

L.  M. 
1/J.2  Love  to  the  brethren  a  ■proper  return  to 
Chrbt. 

1  IVTOW  be  that  sacrifice  survey'd, 

■^^    Which  for  our  souls  the  Saviour  made, 
While  love  to  sinners  fir'd  his  heart, 
And  conquer'd  all  the  kiUing  smart. 

2  Blest  Jesus,  while  thy  grace  I  sing, 
What  grateful  tribute  shall  I  bring. 
That  earth  and  heav'n  and  all  may  see 
My  love  to  him,  who  died  for  me  ? 

3  That  off'ring,  Lord,  thy  word  hath  taught ; 
Nor  be  thy  new  command  forgot, 

That,  if  their  Master's  death  can  move, 
Thy  servants  should  each  other  love. 

4  When  on  the  cross  I  fix  mine  eye. 
Let  ev'ry  savage  passion  die  ; 
And  may  I  ever  ready  be 

To  serve,  forgive,  and  love  like  thee. 

1J«^  .^•.^^-   . 

jL^O  QjiPlsl  anoinlrng  his  disciples. 

1  TTARK  !  'tis  our  heav'nly  Leader's  voice 
■*--'-  From  the  bright  realms  above  ; 
Amidst  the  war's  tumultuous  rage, 

A  voice  of  pow'r  and  love. 

2  "  Maintain  the  fight,  my  faithful  band, 

Nor  fear  the  mortal  blow  ; 
He.  that  in  such  a  warfare  dies, 
Shall  speedy  vicl'ry  know. 
96 


CHRIST.  144 

3  "  I  hnve  my  days  of  combat  seen, 

And  in  the  dust  was  1  ii:l : 
But  now  I  sit  upon  my  throne, 
And  glory  crowns  my  head. 

4  "  'I'his  throne,  this  glory  you  shall  share  ; 

My  hands  the  crown  shall  give : 
And  you  the  sparkling  honours  wear, 
While  God  himself  shall  Hve." 

5  Lord  !  'tis  enough,  our  souls  are  fir'd 

With  courage  and  with  love, 
Vain  are  th'  assaults  of  earth  and  hell ; 
Our  hopes  are  fix'd  above. 

6  We'll  trace  the  footsteps  thou  hast  drawn 

To  triumph  and  renown  ; 
Nor  shun  thy  combat  and  thy  cross, 
May  we  but  share  thy  crown. 

HIS  RESURRECTION,  ASCENSION, 
INTERCESSION,  AND  GLORY. 

-■-'*"*  Christ  dyin^,  ris'mcr,  and  reigning. 

1  XJE  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 

-'•-*■  Lo  I  Salem's  daughters  weep  around. 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ; 

A  sudden  trembhng  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two, 

For  him  who  groan' d  beneath  your  load ; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood ! 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  : 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 
But  lo  ! — wlmt  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  : 

In  vain  the  tomb  Ibrliids  iiis  rise  : 
Cherubic  legions  guard  iiim  home. 
And  shout  liim  welcome  to  the  skies. 

97 


145  CHRIST. 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell. 

How  liigh  our  great  Deliv'rer  reigns. 
Sing,  how  he  ypuil'd  the  hosts  ot  hell, 
And  led  the  monsier,  Death,  in  chains. 

6  Say  :  "  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King  ! 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  '." 
Then  ask  the  monster:  "  where's  thy  sting  1 
And  where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  ?' 


J  «5  P.  M.     7.7.7.7. 

Christ^ s  Resurrection  ami  Ascension. 

1  A  NGEL,  roll  the  rock  away  : 

•^  Hallelujah  I 

Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey. 
See,  he  rises  from  the  tomb, 
Glowing  in  immortal  bloom. 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour  !  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise. 
Let  the  world's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound. 

3  Hail !  victorious  Jesus,  hnil  I 
On  thy  cloud  of  glory  sail 

In  long  triumph  through  the  sky, 
Up  to  waiting  worlds  on  high. 

4  Heav'n  displays  her  portals  \yide  : 
Glorious  hero  !  through  them  ride. 
King  of  glory  I  mount  ihy  throne, 
Thy  great  Father's,  and  thine  own, 

5  Hosts  of  heav'n,  seraphic  fires  ! 
Raptur'd,  sweep  your  sounding  lyres, 
Sons  of  men  !  in  humbler  strain 
Sing  your  mighty  Saviour's  reign. 

6  Ev'ry  note  with  wonder  swell ; 
Sin  o'erthrown,  and  captiv'd  hell ! 
Where  is  now,  O  Death  !  tliy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquish'd  King  ? 

98 


CHRIST.  146,  147 

C.  M. 
1  40   ^''^  resurrection  of  Christ  a  source  of  Con- 
solation. 

1  "yE  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord, 
■*■    Chase  all  your  fears  away  ; 

And  how  with  pleasure  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought 

Such  wonders  love  can  do  ! 
Th)is  cold  in  death  that  hosoin  lay, 
Which  throbb'd  and  bled  lor  you ! 

3  A  moment  s'lve  a  loose  to  grief; 

Let  grateful  sorrows  rise  ; 
And  wash  the  bloody  stains  away 
With  torrents  from  your  eyes. 

4  Then  dry  your  tears,  and  tune  your  songs, 

"^rhe  Saviour  lives  a^ain  ! 
Not  all  the  bohs  and  bars  of  death 
The  Conqu'ror  could  detain. 

5  High  o'er  th'  angelic  bauds  he  rears 

His  once  dishonour' d  head  ; 
And  ihrough  unnumber'd  years  he  reigns. 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

6  With  joy  like  his,  shall  ev'ry  saint 

His  empty  tomb  survey  ; 
And  rise  with  his  ascending  Lord 
I'hrough  all  his  shining  way. 


P.  M. 
'le  same. 


147  n 

1  piHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to-day, 
V-y'  Sons  of  men  and  angels  say. 
Raise  your  joys  antl  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heav'ns,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done  ; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won. 
Lo  !  our  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 
Lo  !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 


99 


148,  149  CHRIST. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  w.itcli,  the  peal ! 
Christ  hns  Imrst  the  gn'es  of  hell. 
Denth  in  vain  forbids  his  rise  ; 
Christ  has  opcn'd  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  : 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Dying  once,  he  all  doth  save  : 
Where  thy  victory,  O  grave  ? 

A^o  Eesur  reel  ion  of  Christ. 

1  QEE  M-hat  a  living  stone 
^  The  builders  did  refu.=;e  1 

Yet  God  haih  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine. 

And  wondrous  in  our  eyes  : 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine, 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

3  Since  he  hath  left  the  grave, 

His  promises  are  true  ; 
And  each  exalted  hope  he  gave, 
Confirm'd  of  heav'n  wc  view. 

4  Hosanna  to  the  King 

Of  David's  royal  blood  I 
Bless  him,  ye  saints  ;  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

5  O  come  the  happy  hour, 

When  all  the  world  shall  own 
.    Thy  Son,  O  God,  declar'd  with  pow'r, 
And  worship  at  thy  throne  ! 

6  We  bless  thy  holy  word 

Whicli  all  this  grace  displays  ; 
And  offer  on  thine  altar.  Lord  ! 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

M.^    6.6.6.6.8.8. 
V;e  same. 
1  \7'ES,  the  Redeemer  rose  ; 
^    The  Saviour  left  the  dead, 
100 


149  n. 


CHRIST. 


150 


And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 
High  rais'd  liis  conqu'ring  head. 
In  wild  dismay, 
The  giKuds  around 
Fall  to  the  ground, 
And  sink  away. 

2  Lo!  the  angelic  bands 

In  hill  asseniuly  meet, 

To  wait  his  high  commands, 

And  worship  at  his  feet. 

.Toy i 111  they  come, 

And  wing  iheir  way 

From  realms  of  day 

I'o  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  hoav'n  they  fly, 

The  joyful  news  to  bear. 

Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high, 

What  niasic  fills  the  air  ! 

Tiieir  antiiems  say ; 

"  .Tesus,  who  bled, 

Haih  left  the  dead; 

He  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound, 

Redeem'd  by  him  from  hell ; 
And  send  the  echo  round 

l"hc  globe  on  which  you  dwell, 
With  Christ  we  rise, 
With  Christ  we  reign. 
And  empires  gain 

Beyond  the  skies,  A^^/"/'  ■' 

TS^  s.  M.         ^^  ^y- 

s.f-P'j  i.  j-y^g  i^^j.^  y<j  fi^Qji  indeed^  Luke  xxiv.34. 

1  "  '"PHE  Lord  is  risen  indeed." 

-*-   And  are  ihe  tidings  true? 
Yes,  we  beheld  the  Saviour  bleed. 
And  saw  him  living  too. 

2  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed,"  Jf' 

Then  Justice  asks  no  more  ; 

101 


151,  152  CHRIST. 

Mercy  and  Truth  are  now  agreed, 
Who  stood  oppos'd  before. 

3  "  The  Lord  is  risrn  indeed," 

Then  is  his  work  periorm'd  ; 
The  captive  surely  now  is  freed, 
And  death,  our  foe,  disarm'd, 

4  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed," 

Attending  angels  hear  ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  hcav'n,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

5  Then  take  your  golden  lyres. 

And  strike  each  cheerlul  chord, 
Join  all  the  bright  celestial  choirs 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord, 


L.  M. 

'le  same. 


151  r, 

1  13  E  J  QIC  E,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high  ; 
-*^^  Behold  the  king  of  glory  nigh  ! 
Who  can  this  King  of  glory  be  f 

The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he. 

2  Ye  heav'nly  gates,  your  leaves  display, 
To  make  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  way. 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell. 
The  Conqu'ror  comes,  with  God  to  dwell. 

3  Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  goes  before. 
He  opens  heav'n's  eternal  door. 

To  give  his  saints  a  blest  abode, 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

152  P.  M    7.7.7.7. 

1  TESUS,  our  triumphant  Head, 

•^    Ris'n  victorious  irom  the  dead, 
To  the  realms  of  glory's  gone, 
To  ascend  his  rightful  throne. 

2  Cherubs  on  the  Conqu'ror  gaze, 
Seraphs  glow  with  brighter  blaze  ; 

102 


CHRIST.  153, 154 

Each  bright  order  of  the  sky 
Hails  him,  as  he  passes  by. 

3  Hcav'n  its  Kin^  congratulates, 
Opens  wide  her  golden  gales. 
Angels  songs  of  vict'ry  bring  ; 
All  the  blissful  regions  ring. 

4  Sinners,  join  the  hcav'nly  pow'rs  ; 
For  redemption  all  is  ours. 
Humble  penitents  shall  prove 
Blood-bought  pardon,  dying  love. 

5  Hail,  thou  dear,  thou  worthy  Lord! 
Holy  Lamb  !  incarnate  word  ! 
Hail,  thou  sulPring  .Son  of  God! 
Take  the  trophies  of  thy  blood. 

153  c-  M. 

1  npHE  Lord  of  life,  with  glory  crown'd, 
-*-    On  heav'n's  exalted  throne, 
Forgets  not  those  for  whom  on  earth 

He  heav'd  his  dying  groan. 

2  His  greatness  how  no  tongue  of  man 

Or  scrnph  bright  can  tell. 
Yet  still  the  chief  of  all  his  joys  ; 
That  souls  are  sav'd  from  hell. 

'3  For  this  he  taught,  and  toil'd,  and  bled; 
For  this  his  hfe  was  giv'n  ; 
For  this  he  fought,  and  vanquish'd  death; 
For  this  he  reigns  in  heav'n. 

4  Join,  all  ye  saints  beneath  the  sky, 
Your  grateful  praise  to  give  ; 
Sing  loud  Hosannas  to  his  name, 
With  whom  you  too  shall  live. 

L.  M. 

154  CliiisCs  Hiimilialiou  and  Exaltation. 

Rev.  V.  12. 
1  TyHAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 
'  "^    To  thee,  0  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
8  E  2  103 


155  CHRIST. 

When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  Peace  that  groan'tl  and  died 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  hvc,  and  reign 
At  his  Almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Pow'r  and  dominion  are  his  due, 
Who  stood  condemn'd  at  Pilate's  bar : 
Wii-doni  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

Though  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  here. 

4  All  riches  are  his  native  right. 
Yet  he  sustain'd  amazing  loss: 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might, 
Who  left  his  weakness  on  the  cross. 

5  Honour  immortal  must  be  paid, 
Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  : 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head. 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

6  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 
Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men  : 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  ev'ry  creature  say,  Amen. 

1  %^  L.  M. 

M.tff^     Chnsf^s  Ascension.  Psalm  xxiv.  7. 

1  r^l^Tl  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  ; 
^-^   Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  capiive  led — 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates  ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light. 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 

He  claims  tliope  mansions  ns  his  right: — 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 
104 


CHRIST.  156,  157 

4  ''■  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 
The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercanie-, 
The  world,  sin,  dcaih,  and  hell,  o'erthrew ; 
And  Jesus  is  the  CoiKju'ror's  name. 

Xf>0  Christ's  Intercession. 

1  "YV^^-'-''  ^^^^  Redeemer's  gone 

*  *     '^l"  appear  beibrc  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now, 

Nor  burning  wrath  comes  down  ; 
If  justice  call  for  sinners'  blood, 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

3  Before  his  Father's  eye 

Our  humble  suit  he  moves, 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by. 
And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 

Our  -Maker's  honour  sing, 
Jesus  the  priest  receives  our  songs, 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 

5  [We  bow  before  his  face, 

■     And  sound  his  glories  high, 
*'  Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace 
That  lays  his  thunder  by.] 

G  "On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 
And  triumphs  all  above  ;" 
But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains 
To  speak  immortal  love  I 

157  P.  M.  6.6.6.6.8.8.      &    '/t^*^; 

1    A  RISE,  my  soul,  arise, 
•^  Shake  o^^  thy  guilty  fears, 
Tlie  bleeding  Sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears ; 

105 


158  CHRIST. 

Before  tlic  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  wriuen  on  his  liands. 

2     He  ever  Hves  above, 
For  me  to  intercede  ; 
His  all-rcdeciniiig  love, 

His  precious  blood  to  plead  ; 
His  blood  alon'd  lor  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

Five  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 

Receiv'd  on  Calvary  ; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 
They  strongly  speak  lor  me ; 
Forgive  him,  O  forgive,  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ransom' d  sinner  die. 

4  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

His  dear  anointed  One  ; 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  Presence  ot  his  Son  ; 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

5  My  God  is  reconcil'd, 

His  pard'ning  voice  T  hear  : 
He  owns  me  ior  his  child, 
I  can  no  longer  iear  ; 
Wuh  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh. 
And  Father,  Abba  Father  !  cry. 

A  tPO  /  Jinovo  that  my  Redeemer  liveth.  Job  xix.  25. 

1  T  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives  ; 
■*■   What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives  ! 
He  lives,  he  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  hves,  my  ever  living  head. 


He  lives  to  bles3  me  with  his  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  ibr  me  above. 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  hves  to  help  in  lime  of  need. 
106 


CHRIST.  159 

3  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  nie  with  his  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

4  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears. 
He  lives  to  stop  and  wipe  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  hves,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

5  He  lives,  all  glory  to  his  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same  ; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  ! 

A  '-^^  Christ  exalted. 

1  "IVrOW  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
-'■^   And  join  the  blissful  choir  above  ; 
There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  there  they  sing  his  wondrous  love. 

2  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 

In  agonizing  pains  expir'd, 
To  save  us  rebels, — -yes,  'tis  he  ! 
How  bright,  how  lovely,  how  admir'd  ! 

3  Jesus,  who  died  that  we  might  live. 

Died  in  the  wretched  traitor's  place, 
O  what  returns  can  mortals  give 
For  such  immeasurable  grace  I 

4  Were  universal  nature  ours. 

And  art  with  all  her  boasted  store  ; 

Nature  and  art,  v/ith  all  their  pow'rs, 

Would  still  confess  the  off'rer  poor. 

5  Yet  though  for  bounty  so  divine 

We  ne'er  can  equal  honours  raise  : 
Jesus  !  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine. 
And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise. 

107 


160,  161  CHRIST 

1.60  c;.  ^-  ^^- 

1  r\  THE  tlcl:g!jts,  the  heav'nly  joys, 
^-^  The  sxlorics  of"  the  piaffe, 

Where  Jesus  .sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace  ! 

2  Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  tlioir  bright  sceptre?  down  ; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  pow'rs  rejoice, 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lof;y  praise, 

'i'hrough  ev'ry  heav'nly  street ; 
And  lay  llicir  highest  honours  down. 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

4  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains: 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honours  sing  ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

5  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  thy  head  ! 

6  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blood, 

Kast  set  the  pris'ners  free. 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

NAMES  AND  CHARACTEES  OF 
CUEIST. 

STAR    OF    BEXnLEHEM. 

L    AT 
1  ^ i  The  Star  of  Bdhleliem. 

1  ■\T/'HEN  marshaird  on  the  nightly  plain, 
'  ^    The  glitt'ring  hosts  bestud  the  sky  ; 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 
Gan  fix  the  sinner's  wand'ring  eye. 
lOS 


CHRIST.  162 

Hark  !  hark  !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 
From  every  host,  i'roiii  every  gem ; 

But  one  alone  the  Suviour  speaks, 
It  is  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

Once  on  the  raginc;  seas  I  rode^ 

The  storm  was  loud, — the  night  was  dark, 
The  ocean  yawn'd, — and  rudely  blow'd 

The  wind  that  toss'd  my  found' ring  bark. 

Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze, 

Death-struck,  I  ccas'd  the  tide  to  stem  ; 

Wlien  suddenly  a  star  aro?e. 
It  was  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all, 
It  bade  my  dark  torebodin^s  cease  ; 

And  thruugh  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

Now  safely  moor'd — my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem. 
For  ever  and  for  ever  more, 

The  star  I — the  star  of  Bethlehem! 


162 


MORNING   STAE. 

L.  M. 

The  3Ionimg  Star. 


i  r\  THOU,  whose  beams  serenely  bright, 
^^  Can  chase  the  darkness  of  my  soul. 
And  pour  a  flood  of  purest  light, 

Where  now  the  shades  of  midnight  roll : 
Ah !  why  so  long  should  horror  shroud 

This  mourning  breast  with  deep  despair  ? 
Break  through  the  dark  and  envious  cloud. 

Arise,  arise,  O  Morning  star. 
2  Through  a  long  night  of  griefs  and  fears, 

With  gloom  and  sorrow  compass' d  round, 
I  drop  my  uncomplaining  tears. 

Nor  yet  the  radiant  dawn  have  found ; 
Still  towards  the  chambers  of  the  day, 

With  eyes  intent,  expecting  there, 

109 


163,  164  CHRIST. 

With  patient  hope,  thy  promL^'d  ray, 

I  lo:;g  lor  thee,  sweet  Morning  star, 
3  Increasing  clouds  announce  thee  nigh, 

Slumber  my  weary  eyes  invades  ; 
Deaiii  spreads  his  horrors  o'er  the  sky, 

And  thickens  all  the  gathcr'd  shades. 
I  yield.  I  how^  my  drooping  head. 

Resign,  at  length,  my  anxious  care ; 
I  sink  awhile  among  the  dead. 

To  wake  and  hail  my  Morning  star. 

Ifi'i        •  ^"  ^^'      ' 

BrirrJit  and  moniing  Star.     Rev.  xxii.  16. 

1  T/E  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near 

■^    The  .Saviour's  throne  of  shining  bliss, 
O  tell,  how  mean  your  glories  are. 
How  taint  and  few.  compar'd  with  his ! 

2  We  sinji  the  bright  and  morning  Star, 
.Tesns,  the  spring  of  light  and  love  : 
See,  hosv  its  rays,  diffns'd  from  far, 
Conduct  us  to  the  realms  above  ! 

3  Its  cheering  beams  spread  wide  abroad, 
Point  out  the  puzzled  Christian's  way: 
Still,  as  he  goes,  he  finds  the  road 
Enlighten'd  with  a  constant  day. 

4  [Thus  when  the  Eastern  magi  brought 
Their  royal  gifts,  a  star  appears  ; 
Directs  them  to  the  babe  they  sought, 

And  guides  their  steps,  and  calms  their  fears.] 

5  When  shall  wc  rcarh  the  hcav'nly  place 
Where  this  bright  Star  shall  brightest  §hine  ? 
Leave  far  behind  these  scenes  of  night, 
And  view  a  lustre  so  divine  ? 

ROCK    OF   AGES. 

P.  M.     7.7.7.7.7.7. 
1C4:     Bock  smil ten  ;  or  the  Rock  of  Ages. 

Isaiah  xxvi.  4. 
1  p  OCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 
■■-^  Let  me  liide  myself  in  thee ! 
110 


ciinisT.  165 

Let  the  water  ar.d  il:c  blood, 

f'roni  thy  woundod  side  which  flow'd, 

Be  of  sin  the  doiihle  cure  ; 

Cleanse  n;e  ironi  its  guilt  andpow'r. 

Not  the  labour  of  my  hands    ^ 
Can  iulfil  thy  law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  kno|v, 
Cuvdd  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone  : 
I'liou  must  save,  and  thou  alone : 
Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  clinff ; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress  ; 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  lor  grace  : 
Vile,  1  to  the  fountain  fly. 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  1  die  ! 

"While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 

When  my  eye-strings  break  in  death, 

When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 

See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne,' — 

Rock  of  Ages,  shelter  me  ! 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  !  ^ 


^^.-.  P.  M.     8.7.8.7. 

1S30  Pj-ov,  xviii.  24. 

1  /~\NE  there  is,  above  all  others, 

^-^  Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend  ; 
Kis-is  luve,  beyond  a  brother's. 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  oiu'  friends  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood? 
But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us 
Reconcil'd  in  him  to  God. 

3  When  he  liv'd  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name  ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

F  111 


166,  167  CHRIST. 

4  Oh,  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  ! 
'I'each  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
We  alas  I  loige;  too  olten, 

What  a  l-'nand  we  have  above. 

166  L.  M. 

i   pOOR,  wetk,  and  worthless,  though  I  am, 
-*-    I  have  a  rich  almighty  iriend ; 
Jesus,  the  Saviour,  is  his  name, 
He  treely  loves,  and  without  end. 

2  lie  runsom'd  i;ie  from  hell  with  blood  ; 
And,  by  his  pow'r,  my  foes  controll'd  : 
He  found  me  "vand'ri::g  far  from  God, 
And  brought  nie  to  his  chosen  fold. 

3  But,  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  mourns  ; 
And  well  my  eyes  witli  tears  may  swim, 
To  think  of  my  perverse  returns  : — 
I've  been  a  faithless  friend  lo  him. 

4  Often  my  gracious  friend  I  grieve, 
IS'egleet,  distrust,  and  disobey; 
And  often  b'aian's  hes  believe 
Sooner  than  all  my  frie.'id  can  say. 

5  Sure,  were  I  not  most  vile  and  base, 
I  could  not  thus  my  friend  requite  ! 
And  were  not  he  the  God  of  graee, 
He'd  frown  and  spurn  me  from  his  sight. 


167  P.  M.    7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7. 

1  T  ESUS,  lover  of  my  sdul, 
*'  Let  me  to  thy  bosom  f]y 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  ; 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  hie  be  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 
U2 


CHRIST.  168 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Lo  !  I,  helpless,  hang  on  th^e  : 
Leave.  Oh.  leave  me  not  alone, 

Lest  I  basely  shrink  and  flee : 
Thou  art  all  my  trust  and  aid, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing  ! 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

Boundless  love  in  thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  foint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
J  U.St  and  holy  is  thy  name  ; 

I  am  all  unrighteousness, 
Vile  and  full  ot  sin  I  am  : 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

(jrace  to  pardon  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art. 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  : 
Reign,  O  Lord,  within  my  heart, 

Reign  to  all  eternity. 

PHYSICIAN. 

jir*^  L.  M. 

j.Oo         Physician  of  souls.    Jer.  viii.  22, 

1  "TiEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made  ;: 
-■^  Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 

In  vain,  alas  !  is  nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  pow'r. 

2  Sin,  hke  a  raging  fever,  reigns 
With  fatal  strength  in  ev'ry  part ; 
The  dire  contagion  fills  the  veins, 
And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 

3  And  can  no  sov'  reign  balm  be  found  ? 
And  is  no  kind  Physician  nigh. 

To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  fri  ever  fly  ? 

113 


169  CHRIST. 

4  There  is  a  gre^t  Physician  near ; 
Louk  up,  O  iliinnng  soul,  and  live  ; 
See,  in  liis  heav'nly  smiles  appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give  ! 

5  See,  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 
Life,  health,  and  bliss,  abundant  flow  ; 
'I'is  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  wo. 

100  P.  M.    7.6.7.G.7.G.7.6. , 

1  TJOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
-"■  Till  JESUS  made  me  whole  ! 
There  is  but  one  physician. 

Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul  !-— 
The  M'orst  of  all  diseases 

Is  light,  compared  with  sin ; 
On  ev'ry  part  it  seizes, 

But  rages  most  within. 

2  From  men  great  skill  professing 

I  thought  a  cure  to  gain ; 
But  this  prov'd  more  distressing, 

And  added  to  my  pain — 
Some  said  that  nothing  ail'd  me, 

Some  gave  me  up  for  lost, 
Thus  ev'ry  refuge  fail'd  me, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  cross' d. 

3  At  length  this  great  Physician — 

How  matchless  is  his  grace  ! 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case — 
Next  door  to  doath  he  found  me. 

And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave, 
To  tell  to  all  around  me, 

His  wondrous  power  to  save. 

4  A  dying,  risen  .TF^SUS, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  laith. 
At  once  from  daui-tr  iVcts  us, 
And  saves  the  soul  from  death — 
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I/O 


Come  then  to  this  Pliysician, 
His  help  hoMl  freely  s^ive, 

Ho  makes  no  hard  condilion, 
'Tis  oulv — look — and  hve. 


PASCHAL    LAMB. 

,  ^f.  P.  M.     6.6.6.6.8.8. 

^  '  "  T/rpes  of  Chrlsl.  Ileb.  iv.  2. 

1  TSRAEL.  in  ancient  days, 
-*•  Not  only  had  a  view 
Of  Sinai  in  a  l)laze, 

But  learn' d  the  gospel  too : 
The  types  and  fiirures  were  a  glass, 
In  which  they  saw  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  The  nnophal  sacrifice. 

And  blood-besprinkled  door, 
Seen  with  enli^hten'd  eyes, 
And  once  apphed  with  pow'r. 

Would  teach  the  need  of  other  blood, 

To  reconcile  an  angry  God. 

3  The  lamb,  the  dove,  set  forth 
His  perfect  innocence, 

Whose  blood  of  matchless  worth 
Should  be  the  soul's  defence  ; 
For  he  who  can  for  sin  atone 
Must  have  no  faihngs  of  his  own. 

4  The  scape- goat  on  his  head 
The  people's  trespass  bore, 
And  to  the  desert  led, 
Was  to  be  seen  no  more  ; 

In  him  our  surety  seem'd  to  say, 
"  Behold  I  bear  your  sins  away." 

5  Dipt  in  his  fellow's  blood, 
The  living  bird  went  free  : 
The  type,  well  understood, 
Express'd  the  sinner's  plea — 

Describ'd  the  guilty  soul  enlarg'd, 
And  by  the  Saviour's  death  discharg'd. 

115 


in  CHRIST. 

C  Jesus,  I  love  to  trace 

Throngliout  the  sacred  page. 
The  footsteps  of  thy  grace, 
The  same  in  ev'ry  age  ! 
O  grant  that  I  may  faithful  be 
To  clearer  light  vouchsaf 'd  to  me  ! 


P.  M.     8.7.^.7. 
171        Types  of  Christ.     Paschal  Lamb. 
Heb.  be.  12. 

1  pASCHAL  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
■'-    All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid  : 

By  almighty  love  anointed. 
Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

2  Adam's  sons  are  now  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood  ! 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven — 
Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthron'd  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

4  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading — 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare  ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

5  Glory,  honour,  pow'r,  and  blessing. 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

6  When  we  join  th'  angehc  spirits, 

Li  their  sweetest,  noblest  lays. 
We  will  sing  our  Saviour's  merits— 
Gladly  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 
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HOLY   SPIRIT.  17:2,  173 

HOLY  SPIRIT. 

1  70  L-  ^^- 

X  4  ^       T/je  Operations  of  (he  Holy  Spirit. 

1  "pTERXAL  Spirit  !  wc  confess 

■*-*  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  : 
Thy  pow'r  conveys  our  blcissings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlighten'd  by  thine  heav'niy  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day  : 
Tiiins  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  pow'r  and  glory  works  within. 
And  'jreaks  ihe  chains  of  reigning  sin, 
Doth  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  forms  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice, 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys  ; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

17^  L.  M. 

X  <  o  Fraisefor  the  Spirit. 

1  r^OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heav'niy  Dove, 
V^  With  light  and  comfort  from  above. 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide  ; 
O'er  ev'ry  thought  and  step  preside. 

2.  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  ev'ry  sin  and  hurtful  snare  ; 
Lead  to  thy  word,  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  hght  of  truth  to  us  display, 

That  we  may  know  and  love  thy  way  ; 

Plant  holy  fear  in  ev'ry  heart, 

That  we  from  thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

4  Lead  us  to  righteousness,  the  road 
That  we  must  take,  to  dwell  with  God : 

117 


174,  175  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

Lead  us  to  heav'n,  ihe  eeal  of  bliss, 
Where  plcusuie  m  pcrfeoiion  Is. 

171  C.  M. 

1  pOME,  holy  Ppirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 
^-^  Wiih  all  ihy  quick'ning  pow'rs  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys  I 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go. 
To  reach  eternal  joy.s! 

3  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  always  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

4  Come,  holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

175  c.  M. 

1  IV/T^  hope,  my  portion,  and  my  God, 
■^^■^  How  httic  art  thou  known 

By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod, 
And  blessings  of  thy  throne  ! 

2  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love  ! 

How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  lov.-  my  hope  of  joys  above  ! 
How  few  afleciions  there  ! 

3  Great  God  !  thy  gracious  aid  impart, 

To  give  thy  word  success  ; 

Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 

That  1  may  learn  thy  grace. 

4  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  : 
There  knowledge  grows  wiihout  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 
118 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  176,  irz 

^fyg,  ,.;,   .C.  M. 

-**"  Aid  of  the  Spirit. 

1  "POR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
-'-    My  Saviour  and  my  shield  ! 
He  sends  his  Spirit  witli  his  sword, 

To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  all  my  foes  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care; 
Instnicts  me  in  the  heav'nly  fight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 

My  fainting  hope  shall  raise  : 
He  makes  the  glorious  vict'ry  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

1  ''^  "^       The  Holy  Spirit  a  Comforter. 

1  CURE  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh, 
^  'Tis  he  sustains  my  faintin^  heart ; 
Else  would  my  hope  for  ever  die, 
And  ev'ry  cheering  ray  depart. 

■2  When  some  kind  promise  glads  my  soul, 
Do  I  not  find  his  healing  voice 
The  tempest  of  my  fears  control, 
And  bid  my  drooping  pow'rs  rejoice  ? 

3  What  less  than  thine  almighty  word 

Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dust, 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  thee,  my  Lord. 
My  life,  my  treasure,  and  my  trust! 

4  And  when  my  cheei-fiil  hope  can  say, 

"  I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace;" 
Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray, 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace  ? 

5  Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart 

For  ever  dwell,  O  God  of  love  ; 

And  light  and  heav'nly  peace  impart, 

Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above, 

9  119 


ITS,  179  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

178  L.  M. 

1  A  MIDST  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears, 
-^^  A  world  of  cares,  and  toils,  and  tears, 
Where  foes  alarm,  and  dangers  threat, 
And  pleasures  kill,  and  glories  cheat : 

2  Send  down,  O  Lord  !  a  hcav'nly  ray, 
To  guide  me  in  the  doubtful  way  ; 
And  o'er  me  hold  thy  shield  of  pow'r. 
To  guard  me  in  the  dang' reus  hour, 

3  Teach  me  the  flatt'ring  paths  to  shun, 
In  which  the  thonsrhtless  many  run, 
Who  for  a  shade  tlie  substance  miss, 
And  grasp  their  ruin  in  their  bhss. 

4  May  never  pleasure,  wealth,  or  pride. 
Allure  my  wand'ring  soul  aside  ; 

But  through  this  maze  of  mortal  ill, 
Safe  lead  me  to  thy  heav'nly  hill. 

5  There  glories  shine,  and  pleasures  roll, 
That  charm,  delight,  transport  the  soul; 
And  every  panting  wish  shall  be 
Possess'd  of  boundless  bhss  in  thee, 

M.  4  i7  BreatJiing  after  holiness. 

1  r\  THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways, 
^-^  To  keep  his  statutes  still  ! 

O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace, 
To  know  and  do  his  will  ! 

2  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear, 

3  Assist  my  soul,  too  apt  to  stray. 

A  stricter  watcli  to  keep  ; 
And,  should  I  e'er  forget  thy  way. 
Restore  thy  wand'ring  sheep. 
120 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  180,  181 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands  ; 
'Tis  a  deliyhilul  road  : 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  agau)st  my  God. 

I^^  P.  M.    8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8. 

r^\J  To  the  blessed  Spirit . 

1  TTOLY  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness, 
■^^  Pierce  the  clouds  of  sini'ul  night  : 
Come,  thou  source  of  sweetest  gladness. 

Breathe  thy  hfe  and  spread  thy  light ; 
Loving  Spirit,  God  of  peace, 
Great  distributer  of  grace, 

Rest  upon  this  congregation  ! 

Hear,  O  !  hear  our  supplication. 

2  From  that  height  which  knows  no  measure 

As  a  gracious  show'r  descend  ; 
Bringing  down  the  richest  treasure 

Man  can  wish,  or  (Jod  can  send, 
O  thou  Glorv,  shining  down 
From  the  Fathek  and  ihe  Son, 

Grant  us  ihy  illumination  ! 

Rest  on  all  this  congregation. 

3  Come,  thou  best  of  all  donations 

God  can  give,  or  we  implore  ; 
Having  thy  sweet  consolations. 

We  need  wish  for  nothing  more  ; 
Holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 
Now  descending  from  above. 

Rest  on  all  this  congregation. 

Make  our  hearts  thy  habitation. 

--e--         P.M.     8.8.8.8.8.8.  as  112th. 

-*  ®  -*-  Address  to  the  Spirit. 

1  pTERNAL  Spirit,  source  of  hght, 

■*-^  Enliv'ning,  consecrating  lire. 

Descend,  and,  with  celes;ial  heat. 

Our  dull,  our  i'rozen  hcaris  inspire  ; 
Our  souls Tefine,  our  dross  cCThsume  ; 
Come,  condescending  Spirit,  come  ! 

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2  In  our  cold  breasts  O  strike  a  spark 

Of  that  pure  (lame  which  seraphs  feel; 
Nor  let  us  wander  in  the  dark, 

Nor  lie  l)('riuiii!)'d  and  stupid  still. 
Come,  vivilying  .Spirit,  come  ! 
And  make  our  hearts  thy  constant  home. 

3  Let  pure  devotion's  fervours  nse  I 

Let  ev'ry  pious  passion  glow  ! 
O  let  the  raptures  of  the  sides 

Kindle  in  our  cold  hearts  below. 
Come,  purifyint;  Spirit,  come, 
And  make  our  souls  thy  constant  home  ! 


THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

1.   INVITING.    GENERAL  INVITATIONS. 

S.    M. 
1S2         Behold,  now  is  (heuiccepted  Time. 
2  Cor.  vi.  2. 

1  TVrOW  is  th'  accepied  time, 
-■-^  Now  is  the  day  of  grace  ; 
Now,  sinners,  come  without  delay, 

And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  Now  is  th'  accepted  time. 

The  Saviour  calls  to-day  ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  lale, 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time. 

The  gospel  bids  you  come  ; 

And  ev'ry  promise  in  his  word 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls. 

And  feast  them  with  thy  love  ; 
Then  will  the  angels  clap  their  wings, 
And  bear  the  news  above. 
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THE    GOSPEL   CALL.  183 

5  At  length  around  ihy  throne 
They  shall  thy  face  behold  : 
While  through  eternity  they'll  strive 
Then-  raptures  to  unfold. 

P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 
183      Come  and  tvclcome  to  Jesus  Christ. 
Isaiah  Iv.  1. 

1  /^OME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
^  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore  I 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity  join'd  with  pow'r  : 
He  is  able, 
He  is  willing  :  doubt  no  more. 

2  Come,  ye  thirsty  !  come  and  welcome; 

(Jod's  free  bounty  glorify  : 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 

Ev'ry  grnre  that  brings  us  nigh — 
Without  money. 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger. 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  \hef!7i.^ss  he  requireth, 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him ; 
This  he  gives  you  ; 
■  'Tis  liis  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall ! 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all : 
Not  the  righteous, — 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  View  him  prostrate  in  the  garden; 

On  the  ground  your  .Maker  lies! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him  ; 

Hear  him  cry,  before  he  dies, 
"  It  is  finish'd  !" 
Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

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184,  185  THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 

6  Lo  !  til'  incarnate  God  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood : 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 

Let  no  othtr  trust  intrude  ; 
None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good 

7  Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  concert, 

8ing  the  praises  ol'the  Lamb  ; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweet Iv  echo  with  liis  name  : 
Hallelujah  ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

184  L.  M. 

1  CINNERS,  approach  your  dying  Lord, 
^  And  find  your  happiness  restor'd: 
His  proffer'd  benefits  embrace, 

The  plenitude  of  gospel  grace  : 

2  A  pardon  written  with  his  blood. 
The  favour  and  the  pear-e  of  God  ; 
The  seeing  eye,  the  feeling  sense, 
The  trembling  joys  of  penitence  : 

3  The  godly  fear,  the  pleasing  smart, 
The  meltings  of  a  Ijroken  heart : 
The  tears  that  tell  your  sins  forgiv'n : 
The  sighs  that  waft  your  souls  to  heav'n  ; 

4  The  guiltless  shame,  the  sweet  distress, 
Th'  unutteral)le  tenderness: 

The  genuine  nier^k  humility  : 

The  wonder,  "Why  such  love  to  me  ?" 

5  The  o'orwhelming  power  of  pavinrr  grace. 
The  sight  that  veils  the  seraph's  face, 
The  speechless  awe  that  daves  not  move, 
And  all  the  silent  heav'n  of  love  !         ,  r 

185  P.  M.     7.7.7.7.    4,  '  n^'^^f. 
1  VyHAT  could  your  Redeemer  do  -^ 

'  '     More  than  he  hath  done  for  you  ? 
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THE    GOSPEL   CALL.  18G 

To  procure  your  peace  with  God, 
Could  he  more  than  shed  his  blood  ? 

2  After  all  his  flow  of  love, 
All  his  drawings  from  above, 
"Why  will  ye  your  Lord  deny  ? 
AV'hy  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ? 

3  Turn,  he  cries,  ye  sinners  turn  : 
By  his  life  your  God  hath  sworn ; 
He  would  have  you  tinii  and  live, 
He  would  all  the  world  receive  : 

4  If  your  death  were  his  delight. 
Would  he  you  to  live  invite  ? 
Would  he  ask,  beseech,  and  cry, 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ? 

5  Sinners,  turn,  while  God  is  near  ! 
Dare  not  think  him  insincere  : 
Now,  e'en  now,  your  Saviour  stands. 
All  day  long  he  spreads  his  hands  I 

6  Can  ye  doubt  if  God  is  love  ? 
If  to  all  his  bowels  move  ? 
Will  ye  not  his  word  receive  ? 
Will  ye  not  his  oath  believe  ? 

7  See,  the  suff'ring  God  appears, 
Jesus  weeps,  believe  his  tears  ! 

.  Mingled  with  his  blood  they  cry, 
"  Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ?" 

-e^.  P.  M.     6.G.6.6.8.8. 

^^^'^  The  Jubilee. 

1  "DLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
-*-'  The  gladly  solemn  sound  I 
Let  all  the  nations  know. 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

^    Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 
The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

I'hrough  all  the  lands  proclaim  : 

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187  THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  &c. 

3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell 

Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  hve. 
The  year  ol  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  (Sec. 

4  Ye  bankrupt  debtors,  know 

The  boundless  grace  of  heaven, 
Though  sums  immense  ye  owe, 

A  free  discharge  is  given  ; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  &c. 

5  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

'I'he  news  of  pardoning  grace  ; 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  &c. 

6  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made  ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest  ; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad  ! 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

187  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  DINNERS,  will  you  scorn  the  message, 
^  Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ? 

Every  sentence — Oh,  how  tender  ! 
Every  line  is  full  of  love  ; 

Listen  to  it, 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  Gospel 

New^•  from  Zion's  king  proclaim. 
To  each  rebel  siiniei- — "  Pardon, 
*'  Free  forgiveness  in  his  name." 
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THE    GOSPEL   CALL.  188 

How  important ! 
Free  foijjiveucss  in  liis  name  ! 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succour  ; 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears; 
And  with  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  lalling  tears  : 

Tender  heralds — 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  False  professors,  grov'ling  worldlings, 

Callous  hearers  of  the  word, 
VvHiile  the  messengers  address  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  aflbrd  ; 

We  entreat  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  afTord. 

5  0  ye  angels,  hov'ring  round  us, 

Waiting  spirits,  speed  your  way, 
Hasten  to  the  court  of  heaven, 
Tidings  bear  without  delay  : 

Rebel  sinners 
Glad  the  message  will  obey. 

J.OO  Gospel  invilation. 

1  T  ET  ev'ry  ear  attend, 

-  -^  And  ev'ry  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind. 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind  : 

3  Here  wisdom  has  prepar'd 

A  soul-reviving  feast. 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die  : 

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189,190         THE    GOSPEL   C^ViL. 

Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst, 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  oco.m  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Liiie  Hoods  ol"  niilli  and  wine. 

6  The  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day  : 
Lord !  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

J.Ot7     Inexhaustible  grace.     Luke  xv.  31. 

1  JEHOVAH'S  grace,  how  iull,  how  free  : 
•^    His  language  how  divine  ! 

"  ]\Iy  Son,  thou  ever  art  with  me, 
And  all  I  have  is  thine. 

2  "  My  saints  shall  each  a  portion  share, 

That's  worthy  of  a  God; 
They  are  my  chief,  my  constant  care— 
The  purchase  of  my  blood. 

3  "  Both  grace  and  glory  I  will  give, 

And  nothing  good  deny  ; 
With  me  my  saints  shall  ever  live. 
And  reign  with  me  on  high. 

4  "  And  should  a  hundred  thousand  more 

Accept  the  profler'd  grace, 
I  have  a  heaven  prepared — for  all ; 
Nor  shall  you  have  the  less." 

5  Then,  dearest  Lord,  let  millions  come. 

And  feast  on  pard'ning  grace  ; 

Bring  prodigals,  bring  exiles  home, 

And  we  will  shout  thy  praise. 

-IQO  ^-  ^^■ 

XVi.y]\ly  Son,  give  me  thy  Heart.  Prov.  xxiii.  26, 

1  \\/'HAT  language  now  salutes  the  ear, 
*  '     And  'tis  our  Father's  voice  ! 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  I9l 

Let  all  the  world  attentive  hear, 
And  ev'iy  soul  rejoice. 

2  Sinner,  he  kindly  speaks  to  thee, 

However  vile  ihou  art ; 
Here's  grace  and  pardon,  rich  and  free, 
My  son,  give  nie  ihy  heart. 

3  For  ihee,  a  traitor,  Jesus  bled, 

And  sutrer'd  dreadful  smart ; 
For  thee  the  Lord  was  crucify'd — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

4  Though  thou  hast  long  my  grace  withstood, 

And  said  to  me,  "  Depart  ;" 
I  claim  the  purchase  of  my  blood— 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

5  ril  form  thee  for  myself  alone. 

And  ev'ry  good  impart ; 
I'll  make  my  great  salvation  known — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

6  Come,  Lord,  and  conquer  now  my  heart. 

Set  up  in  me  thy  throne  : 
Bid  sin  and  Satan  hence  depart. 
And  claim  me  as  thine  own. 

1Q1  C.  M. 

■-*'■*•  Whosoever  tvill,  let  him  come.  Rev.  xxii.  17. 

1  f~\  WHAT  amazing  words  of  grace 
^^  Are  in  the  gospel  found ! 
Suited  to  ev'ry  simier's  case, 

Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor,  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls. 

Are  Ireely  welcome  here  ; 

Salvation,  Hke  a  river,  rolls, 

Abundant,  free,  and  clear. 

3  Come  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds. 

Your  ev'ry  burden  bring  ! 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring  ! 

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4  Whoever  will.  (O  gracious  word  !) 

Shall  of  lliis  s!rc:im  partake  ; 
Come  tliirs!y  souls  and  bless  the  Lord, 
And  drink  for  Jesus'  sake  ! 

5  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  hfe  and  peace  ; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 

IQO     ,    .    .  L.  M. 

/  vill  in  no  wise  cusl  out.  John  vi.  37. 

1  XT  ARK  !  'tis  the  Saviour's  voice  I  hear, 
-*--'■   Come,  trembling  soul,  dispel  thy  fear; 
He  saith,  and  who  his  word  ran  doubt, 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

2  Doth  Satan  fill  you  with  dismay, 
And  tell  you,  Christ  will  cast  away? 
It  is  a  truth,  why  should  you  doubt ; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out  ! 

3  Dolh  sin  appear  before  your  view. 
Of  scarlet  or  of  crimson  hue  ? 

If  black  as  hell  why  should  you  doubt  ? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

4  The  Publican  and  dying  Thief 
Applied  to  Christ,  and  found  relief; 
Nor  need  you  entertain  a  doubt : 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

5  Approach  your  God,  make  no  delay, 
He  waits  to  welcome  you  to-day  ; 
His  mercy  try,  nor  longer  doubt ; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

^*^*^  Chn^rs  hivitation. 

1   "  /"^0!ME  hiiher,  all  ye  weary  souls  , 
^^  Ye  heavy-laden  sinners  1  coine  ; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils. 
And  raise  you  to  my  hcav'nly  home. 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  194 

2  "  They  shall  find  rest,  that  loam  of  me  ; 

Vm  of  a  mtek  and  lowly  mind ; 
But  passion  racfes  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wnnd. 

3  "  Blcss'd  is  the  man,  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke  and  bear  it  with  delight! 
Mv  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck  ; 

iVIy  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4  Jesus !  we  come  at  thy  command, 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal ; 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand. 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 


1Q.1  .     ^'^^- 

H.  «7  i  Mercy  for  sinners  who  obey  the  call  of  Jesus. 

1  'T^HE  Saviour  calls ;  let  ev'ry  ear 
-*-    Attend  the  heav'nly  sound. 

Ye  doubting  souls !  dismiss  your  fear  ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  ev'ry  thirsty  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow  ; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  wo. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  ev'ry  pain  : 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners  !  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice  ; 

The  gracious  call  obey ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heav'nly  joys  :— 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Saviour  !  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die, 

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195,  196  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

X  tP'J  Tlnom  (if  the  Go/tpel  Feast. 

1  'T*IIE  Kin;^  of  hcav'n  his  tabic  Pj)reads, 

■*•    And  (Jaintics  crown  the  board  : 
Not  all  the  lioastcd  joys  of  earth 
Could  such  delight  alFord. 

2  Pardoii  and  peace  to  dyir.^'  men, 

And  endless  life  are  civ'n  ; 
And  the  rich  blood,  which  Jesus  shed, 
'I'o  raise  the  soul  to  heav'n. 

3  Ye  hunijry  poor,  who  long  have  stray'd 

In  sin  s  dark  mazes,  come  ; 
Come  from  the  hedges  and  highways, 
And  grace  will  find  you  room. 

4  Thousands  of  souls,  in  glory  nov/, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here  : 
And  tiiousands  more,  still  on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

5  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large. 

That  thousands  more  may  come  : 
Nor  coulfl  the  whole  assembled  world 
O'crfiU  the  spacious  room. 

6  All  things  are  ready :  enter  in, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame. 
Coine.  take  yo\ir  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name.       {Lg,^ 

P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7.    Tyi-^  " 
100      "T^'t  that  Day  there  shall  he  a  Fountcin 
ojicnedfor  Siii  and  Unrleanness.^^  Zech.  xiii.  1, 

1  QEE,  from  Z  en's  sacred  mountain, 
^  Streams  of  living  water  flow  : 
God  has  opon'd  there  a  fountain  ; 

This  supplies  the  plains  below  : 
They  are  blessed, 
Who  its  sov' reign  virtues  know. 

2  Through  ten  thousand  channels  flowing, 

Streams  of  mercv  find  their  way; 
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THE    GOSPEL   CALL.  197 

Life,  and  he'ilth,  and  joy  bestowing, 
Makir.g  all  around  look  gay  : 
(),  ye  iia lions  ! 
Hail  the  lonj^  expected  day. 

3  Gladden' d  hy  the  flowing  treasure, 

All-cnrich:!:g  li.s  it  goes  : 
Lo.  the  dosi-rt  eniilcs  wiih  pleasure. 

Buds  and  Mossoms  as  the  rose. 
Every  object 
Sings  lor  joy  where'er  it  flows. 

4  Trees  of  life  ihe  hanks  adorning, 

Yield  their  fruit  to  all  around  ; 
Those  who  eat  arc  sav'd  from  mourning. 

Pleasure  comes  and  hopes  abound  : 
Fair  their  portion  ! 
Endless  lifu  whh  glory  crown' d. 

2.    FROJI   THE    LOVE   OF   CnEIST. 

E^7  L.  M. 

h  »y  «  T/ff  n-ondcrful  love  of  Christ. 

1  ^0?vIE,  let  nic  love,  or  is  my  mind 
^  Harden' d  to  stone,  or  froze  to  ice  ? 
I  .'ce  she  blessed  fair  one  bend, 

And  stoop  i'  embrace  me  from  tlie  skies! 

2  Oh  !  'tis  a  thought  would  melt  a  rock, 
'    And  make  a  heart  of  iron  move. 

That  those  sweet  lips,  that  hcav'nly  look 
Should  seek  and  wish  a  mortal  love  ! 

3  I  was  a  traifor  doom'd  to  fire. 
Bound  to  sustain  eternal  pains  ; 
He  flew  on  wings  of  strong  desire, 
Assum'd  my  guilt  and  took  my  chains. 

4  Infinite  grace  !  almighty  charms  ! 
Stand  in  amazi?,  ye  rolling  skies  ! 
Jesus,  the  God,  extends  his  arms. 
Hangs  on  a  cross  of  love,  and  dies. 

5  Did  pity  ever  stoop  so  low, 
Dress'd  in  divinity  and  blood  ? 

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198  THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 

Was  ever  rebel  courted  so, 
In  groans  oran  expiring  God  ? 

6  Again  he  lives,  and  spreads  his  hands, 
Hands  that  were  nail'd  to  torturing  .'-mart ; 

"  By  these  dear  wounds,"  says  he  ;  and  stands, 
And  prays  to  clasp  me  to  his  heart. 

7  Sure  I  must  love  ;  or  are  my  ears 
Still  deaf,  or  will  my  passions  move  ? 
Lord  !  melt  this  stu!)horn  heart  to  tears  ; 
This  heart  shall  yield  to  death  or  love. 

J.*/o   _4;j^  yd  iJiere  is  room.     Luke  xiv.  22. 

1  'V'E  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

-*■    Behold  a  royal  least  ! 
Where  mercy  .spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  ev'ry  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms  ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come  ! 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  Tear  alarms, 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room  ! 

[3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart  ; 
There  love  and  pily  meet  : 
Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 
That  trembles  at  his  feet.] 

[4  Li  him  the  Father  reconcil'd. 
Invites  your  souls  to  come  : 
The  rebel  shall  be  cali'd  a  ciiild, 
And  kindly  welcom'd  home.] 

5  O  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  : 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

6  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice 

Before  th'  eternal  throne. 
Ten  thousand  tliousai^d  souls  rejoice 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 
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7  And  yet  ten  thousand  tliousand  more 
Are  welcome  siill  to  come  ; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room  ! 

X\yy  YoittJi  inviled  to  love  Christ.  PrOY.  viii.  17. 

1  "yE  hearts  with  youthful  vigour  warm, 
-*•    In  smiling  crowds,  draw  near  ; 
And  turn  from  ev'ry  mortal  charm, 

A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you  ; 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  "  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  face. 

Is  sure  my  love  to  gain  ; 
And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

4  What  object.  Lord   my  soul  should  moTC, 

If  once  compar'd  with  thee  ? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love, 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  1 

5  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys. 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind  ! 
'Tis  here  1  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
And  here  true  bliss  I  fand. 


200  c.  M. 

1  A  MAZING  sight,  the  Saviour  stands 
"^  And  knocks  at  every  door  I 

Ten  thousand  blessings  in  his  hands 
To  satisfy  the  poor. 

2  "  Behold."  he  saith,  "  I  bleed  and  die 

To  bring  you  to  my  rest : — 
Hear  sinners,  while  I'm  passing  by. 
And  be  for  ever  blest. 
10  G  135 


201,  202         THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 

3  "  Will  you  despise  my  bleeding  love, 

And  choose  the  way  to  hell  ? 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  above, 
With  me  tor  ever  dwell  ? 

4  "  Not  to  condemn  your  wretched  race 

Have  I  in  judgment  come  ; 

But  to  display  unbounded  grace, 

And  bring  lost  sinners  home. 

5  "  W^ill  you  go  down  to  endless  night. 

And  bear  eternal  pain  ? 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  of  Hght 
With  me  for  ever  reign  ? 

6  *'  Say — will  you  hear  my  gracious  voic«, 

And  have  your  sins  forgiv'n  ? 
Or  will  you  make  that  wretched  choice, 
And  bar  yourselves  from  heav'n  ?" 

201  c.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thy  blessings  are  not  few, 
*^    Nor  is  thy  gospel  weak  ; 

Thy  grace  can  melt  the  stubborn  Jew, 
And  heal  the  dying  Greek. 

2  Wide  as  the  reach  of  Satan's  rage, 

Does  thy  salvation  flow  ; 
'Tis  not  confin'd  to  sex  or  age. 
The  lofty  or  the  low. 

3  While  grace  is  offer'd  to  the  prince. 

The  poor  may  take  their  share  ; 
No  mortal  has  a  just  pretence 
To  perish  in  despair. 

4  Come,  all  ye  wretched  sinners,  come. 

He'll  form  your  souls  anew  ; 
His  gospel  and  his  heart  have  room 
For  rebels  such  as  you. 

202  c.  M. 

1    A  ND  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend 
■^^  To  vifiit  sinful  woruis  ? 
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THE    OOSPZL    CALL.  203 

Thus  at  the  door  pIi:i11  mercy  stand 
in  all  l;cr  v/iai;iiig  luraib  ? 

2  Surprising  grace  ! — and  siiall  my  heart 

Unmov'd  and  cold  remain  ' 
Has  this  hard  rock  no  lender  part  ? 
Must  mercy  plead  in  vain  ? 

3  Shall  Jesus  for  admission  sue — 

His  charming  voice  unheard  ? 
And  this  vile  heart,  his  rightlul  due, 
Remain  ior  ever  barr'd  i 

4  'Tis  sin,  alas,  with  tyrant  pow'r, 

The  lodging  has  possest ; 
And  crowds  of  traitors  bar  the  door 
Against  the  heav'nly  guest. 

5  Ye  dang'rous  inmates,  hence  depart : 

Dear  Saviour,  enter  in, 
And  guard  the  passage  to  my  heart, 
And  keep  out  every  sin. 

«0«j  L.  M. 

^^  "^  Jer.  xxxi.  IS— 20. 

1  "DETURN,  O  wanderer,  return, 

•*-^  And  seek  an  injur'd  Fatlior's  face  ; 

Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn. 

Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer,  return. 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart ; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  griet  discern. 
His  h;..:;d  shall  heal  thy  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Sa\nour  bids  thy  spirit  live  ; 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return. 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear: 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "  No  longer  mourn,'* 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

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204,  205       THE  gospel  call. 

--i/'A  ]]^j^old,  I  sland  at  the  door.     Rev.  iii.  20. 

1  "DEIITOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door  ! 

•*-'  He  gently  knocks, — has  knock'd  before, 
Hath  waited  long — is  waiting  siill :    - 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh,  lovely  attiiudc,  lie  stands 

Willi  intiiing  heart  and  loaded  hands  ! 
()h,  ni-i!(.'hless  kindness  I  and  he  .shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  fees  I 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will ;  the  very  friend  you  need  ; 
The  friend  of  siiniers — yes,  'tis  He, 
Wuh  garments  dy'd  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touch'd  with  gratitude  divine  ; 
'^I'urn  out  his  enemy  and  thine, 
1'hat  soul-destroying  monster,  sin. 
And  let  the  heav'nly  stranger  in. 

i  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn, 
His  Icet  departed  ne'er  return; 
Admit  him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand. 
You'll  at  his  door  rejected  stand. 

3.   FKOM   THE   EXAMPLES   OF   SINNERS   RECEIVED. 

orb-  C.  M. 

Zlid>  The  repe7iti?ig  Frodigal.  Luke  XV.  13,  &c    " 

1  "DEHOLD  the  wretch  whose  lust  and  wine  ' 

•*-*  Had  wasted  his  estate. 
He  begs  a  share  among  the  swine. 
To  taste  the  husks  they  eat  I 

3  "  I  die  with  hunger  here,  (he  cries,) 
I  starve  in  foreign  lands, 
My  father's  house  has  large  supplies, 
And  bounteous  are  his  hands. 

3  "  I'll  go  and  with  a  mournful  tongue, 
Fall  down  belore  his  face, 
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Father,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrong, 
Nor  can  deserve  thy  grace." 

4  He  said,  and  hastrn'd  to  his  home 

To  seek  iiis  i'athcr's  love  ; 

The  father  saw  the  rebel  come, 

And  all  his  bowels  move. 

5  He  ran,  and  fell  upon  his  neck, 

Enibrac'd  and  Uiss'd  his  son  ; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake 
For  follies  he  had  done. 

6  "  Take  off  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sin," 

(The  father  gives  command,) 
Dress  him  in  garments  white  and  clean, 
With  rings  adorn  his  hand. 

7  "A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain, 

Let  mirth  and  joy  almund  ; 
My  son  was  dead,  and  lives  again, 
Was  lost,  and  now  is  found." 

nfi^  C.  M.     . 

^^^  The  converted  Thief .     Luke  xxiii.  42. 

1  A  S  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 
-^  And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died, 
He  pour'd  salvation  on  a  wretch 

That  languish' d  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 

The  penitent  confess' d  ; 
Then  turn'd  his  djnng  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  address' d  ; 

3  "  Jesus,  thou  Son  and  heir  of  heaven  ! 

Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God  ! 
I  see  thee  bath'd  in  sweat  and  tears. 
And  weltering  in  thy  blood. 

4  "  Yet  quickly,  from  these  scenes  of  wo 

In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise, 
Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  death. 
And  shine  above  the  skies. 


207,  208  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

5  "  Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

Doar  Saviour,  think  on  me. 
And  ill  '.he  vicl'ries  of"  thy  death 
Let  me  a  sliarer  be." 

6  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 

And  instantly  replies, — 
"  To-day  thy  partijiti  s?onl  shall  be 
With  me  in  Paradise." 

C    M 
^^"^     The  Ic^er  healal. '  Matt.  viii.  2,  3. 

1  T-VTHEX  the  poor  leper's  case  I  read, 

•  '     My  own  descril)'d  I  feel ; 
Sin  is  a  lenrosv  indeed. 

Which  iione  bm  CHllIST  can  heal. 

2  What  anguish  did  my  soul  endure, 

Till  hope  and  patience  ceas'd  ! 

The  more  I  strove  myself  to  cure, 

The  more  the  plague  increas'd. 

3  While  thus  I  lay  distress'd,  I  saw 

The  Saviour  passing  by  ; 
To  him,  though  fiil'd  with  shame  and  awe 
I  rais'd  my  mournful  cry. 

4  Lord,  thou  canst  heal  me,  if  thou  wilt, 

Oh,  pity  to  me  show  ; 
Oh,  cleanse  my  leprous  soul  from  guilt; 
My  tilthy  he;irt  renew. 

5  He  heard,  and  with  a  gracious  look 

Pronounc'd  the  healing  word  ; 
"  I  will — be  clean,"  and  while  he  spoke 
I  felt  my  health  restor'd. 

6  Come,  sinners,  seize  the  present  hour, 

The  Saviour's  grace  to  prove  : 
He  can  rehcvc,  for  he  is  pow'r — 
He  will,  for  he  is  love. 

208  ^-  ^^' 


Bardmcus^s  Prayer.     Mark  x.  4G — 50. 
Bartiineus,  we  are  blin 
rapt  in  nature's  night ; 


1  T  HvE  Bartiineus,  we  are  blind, 
■^  Inw 


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THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

The  grossest  darkness  veils  our  mind, 
For  sin  prevents  the  sight. 

2  But  lo  !  the  Lord  from  heav'n  is  come 

To  open  sinners'  eyes  ; 
To  make  his  wondrous  mercy  known, 
And  heal  their  maladies. 

3  Come  then,  ye  blind,  and  beg,  and  pray, 

And  in  the  Lord  beheve  ; 
For  who  can  tell  ?  perhaps  to-day 
You  may  your  sight  receive. 

4  Jesus  of  Naz'rcth  passeth  by — 

He  is  the  sinner's  friend ; 
Call  on  his  name,  and  wait  and  cry, 
He  will  your  suit  attend. 

5  Should  sinners  say,  "  Hold  ye  your  peace, 

"  Nor  dare  to  make  so  free," 
Then  cry  the  more,  and  never  cease, 
"  Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  me." 

6  Your  worthless  garments  leave  behind  ; 

Go  to  the  Lord  of  light ; 
Trust  in  his  name,  however  blind, 
And  he  will  give  you  sight. 


FROM  THE  HAPPINESS  OF  THE  CHKISTIAN  IN  THE 
PRESENT  AND  FUTURE  LIFE. 

209  y/^g  b'eatihcdes. 

1  T)LESS'D  are  the  humble  souls,  who  see 
•*-'  Their  ignorance  and  poverty  : 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  giv'n, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heav'n. 

2  Bless'd  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart ; 
For  them  divine  compassion  flows, 
And  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes. 

3  Bless'd  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war  : 

141 


210  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

God  will  secure  iheir  peaceful  state, 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

4  Blcss'd  arc  tlic  souls,  who  thirst  for  grace, 
IIuiii;or  and  long  for  righteousness  : 
They  shall  he  well  supplied  and  fed 
Witli  living  streams  and  living  hread. 

5  Bless'd  are  the  men,  whose  hearts  still  move 
And  melt  wiih  sympathy  and  love  ; 

1'hey  shall  themselves  from  God  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

6  Bless'd  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  power  of  sin  : 

Wiih  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

7  Bless'd  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quenrh  the  coals  of  growing  strife  : 
1'hey  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
1'he  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

8  Bless'd  are  the  suff'rers  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake  : 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 


^l.\J  q^j^g  blessings  of  ohediencc. 

1  "DLEST  are  the  undefil'd  in  heart, 
•^   Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean  ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart. 

But  11  y  from  ev'ry  sin. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word, 

And  practise  thy  commands  ; 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  tlie  Lord, 
And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 

3  Great  is  their  peace,  who  love  thy  law ; 

How  firm  their  souls  abide  I 
Nor  cap  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  211 

4  Then  shall  my  heart  liavc  inward  joy, 
And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  tliy  statutes  I  obey. 
And  honour  all  thy  name. 

L.  M.  , 
211  Bcligion. 

1  'pHROUGII  shades  and  solitudes  profound, 
-*-    The  fainting  traveller  winds  his  way  ; 
Bewild'ring  meteors  glare  around, 

And  tempt  his  wand' ring  feet  astray. 

2  Welcome,  thrice  welcome,  to  his  eye, 

The  sudden  moon's  inspiring  light, 
When  forth  she  sallies  through  the  sky, 
The  guardian  angel  of  the  night ! 

3  Thus  mortals,  blind  and  weak,  below 

Pursue  the  phantom  l)liss  in  vain  ; 
The  world's  a  wilderness  of  wo. 
And  life  a  pilgrimage  of  pain  ! 

4  Till  mild  religion  from  above. 

Descends,  a  sweet  engaging  form, 
The  messenger  of  hcTv'nly  love, 
The  bow  of  promise  'mid  the  storm. 

5  Beyond  the  narrow  vale  of  time. 

Where  bright  celestial  ages  roll. 
To  scenes  eternal,  scenes  sublime. 
She  points  the  way,  and  leads  the  soul. 

6  At  her  approach  the  grave  appears 

The  gate  of  Paradise  restor'd ; 
Her  voice  the  watching  cherub  hears. 
And  drops  his  double-flaming  sword. 

7  Baptiz'd  with  her  renewing  fire. 

May  we  the  crown  of  glory  gain : 
Rise  when  the  hosts  of  heav'n  expire, 
And  reign  with  God,  for  ever  reign  ! 

143 


212,  213  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

S.  M. 

212  The  hlcsxcfhicsa  of  I  he  righteous  and  tlic 

rnisenj  of  the  wicked. 

1  npriE  man  is  ever  blest, 

-■-    Who  shuns  tlie  sinners'  ways  ; 
Amongst  their  councils  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place. 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 

His  study  and  dehght, 
Amidst  the  labours  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive. 

With  waters  near  the  root ; 
Fresh  as  the  leaf,  his  name  shall  live ; 
His  works  are  heav'nly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race, 

They  no  such  blessings  find  ; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chafT 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment-seat, 
Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet  ? 

6  He  knows  and  he  approves 

The  way  the  righteous  go  : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

2.     AWAKENING.      THE  EVIL  OF  SIN. 

213  Evil  of  sin. 

1  r^OT),  from  his  throne,  with  piercing  eye, 
^^  Nalicd  does  ev'ry  heart  behold  ; 

But  never,  till  we  come  to  die, 
Will  he  to  us  the  view  untold. 

2  Should  sin.  in  naked  form,  appear 
Just  as  it  rises  in  the  heart, 

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THE   GOSPEL   CALL.  214 

And  others  know  and  see  it  there 
In  ev'ry  leclini,',  ev'ry  thought ; 

3  The  fire  of  hell  must  kindle  soon, 
How  envy  and  revenge  would  fhime ! 
One  heart  would  urge  another  on, 
Till  rage  and  vengeance  want  a  name  ! 

4  Sin  in  its  nature  would  appear 
A  hving  death,  to  Ibrm  a  hell ; 
The  worst  of  inis'ries  creatures  fear, 
'I'he  worst  of  plagues  the  tongue  can  tell. 

5  Unveil'd  and  naked  ev'ry  heart 
Before  the  judgment  seat  must  stand. 
Sin  act  no  more  a  double  part, 

But  meet  a  death  from  its  own  hand. 

6  The  fiery  lake  must  hotter  grow 
From  the  fierce  clash  of  siniul  souls  ; 
Each  bosom  like  a  furnace  glow, 
Nor  God  the  rage  or  fire  control. 

214  %'^^- 

1  A  ND  now  the  scales  have  left  mine  eyes, 
-^  Now  I  begin  to  see  : 

O  the  curs'd  deeds  my  sins  have  done  ! 
What  murd'rous  things  they  be  ! 

2  Were  these  the  traitors,  dearest  Lord, 

That  thy  fair  body  tore  ? 
Monsters,  that  stain'd  those  heav'nly  limbs 
With  floods  of  purple  gore  ! 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

My  dearest  Lord  was  slain, 
When  justice  seiz'd  God's  only  Son, 
And  put  his  soul  to  pain  ? 

4  Forgive  my  guilt,  O  Prince  of  peace, 

I'll  wound  my  God  no  more  ; 
Hence  from  my  heart,  ye  sins,  be  gone, 
For  Jesus.I  adore. 

^  145 


215,  216  THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 

5  Furni.'^li  mo,  Lord,  with  licav'iily  arms 
Fn)in  grate's  magazine, 
And  I'll  ])roclaim  (Uernai  war 
^Vith  every  darling  sin. 

015  C".  M. 

^M.9J     lYe  must  he  horn  again.     John  iii.  7. 

1  CINNERS,  this  solemn  truth  regard  ! 
^  Hear,  all  ye  sons  of  men  ; 

For  Christ,  the  Saviour,  hath  declar'd, 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again." 

2  Whate'er  might  be  your  birth  or  blood, 

The  sinner's  boast  is  vain  ; 
Thus  saith  the  glorious  Son  of  God, 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again." 

3  Our  nature's  totally  deprav'd — 

The  heart  a  sink  of  .'^in; 
Without  a  change  we  can't  be  sav'd  ; 

"  Ye  must  be  born  again." 
[4  That  which  is  born  of  flesh  is  flesh, 

And  flesh  it  will  remain  ; 
Then  marvel  not  that  Jesus  saith, 

"  Ye  must  be  born  again."] 

5  Spirit  of  life,  thy  grace  impart, 

And  breathe  on  sinners  slain  ; 
Bear  witness,  Lord,  in  ev'ry  heart, 
I'hal  we  are  born  again. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  us  now  begin 

To  trust  and  love  thy  word  ; 
And,  by  forsaking  ev'ry  sin. 
Prove  we  are  born  of  God. 

TUE   sinner's    helplessness. 

^^^The  successful  liesolve.     Esth.  iv.  IG. 

1  r^O]ME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
^  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve, 
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THE    GOSPEL   CALL  217 

Conic,  witli  your  guilt  and  fear  opprcst, 
And  make  this  last  resolve  : 

2  *'  I'll  S.0  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose  : 

3  "  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess; 

I'll  toll  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

Without  his  sov'rcign  grace  : 

4  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  pray'r ; 
But  if  I  perish  I  will  pray. 
And  perish  only  there. 

5  "  T  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

I  am  resolv'd  to  try  ; 
For  if  I  si.iy  away.  I  know 
I  must  for  ever  die." 

6  But  if  I  die  with  mercy  sought, 

When  I  the  King  have  tried, 
This  were  to  die  (delightful  thought!;^ 
As  sinner  never  died.  ^ ''' 

VANITY   AND    UNCErvTAINTY    OF    LIFE. 

L.  M. 

217  ^iA'  ^^'^  ^(^y  "f  Grace  and  Hope.    Eccl.  ix. 

4,  5,  6,  10. 

1  T  IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
-^  The  time  t'  ensure  the  great  reward  ; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given 
To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie, 

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218,  219         THE   GOSPEL   CALL. 

They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

4  Then  what  my  thoujrhts  design  to  do, 
My  hands  \vi;h  all  your  mifjht  pursue, 
»-?ince  no  device,  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith,  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground, 

5  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste, 

Piut  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 

Reign  in  eternal  silence  there.  ^  .  ^ 

T     AT   f  ^  «>^  ^^^  '  *^^^7r 
^-■-^  To-daj/.     lieb.  iv.  7.    J'— «*^ 

1  TTASTEN,  O  sinner,  to  he  wise, 

•*--^  And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise 
'^I'he  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  Oh.  hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

And  s'ay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  ev'ning's  course  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  return. 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun. 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  blest. 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest, 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 


219 


C.  M. 

The  rich  worldling.     Luke  xii.  16 — 21. 

1  "  ]VTY  barns  are  full,  my  stores  increase ; 

^^^  And  now  for  many  years. 
Soul,  eat  and  drink,  and  take  thine  ease, 
Secure  from  wants  and  fears." 

2  Thus,  while  a  worldling  boasted  once, 

As  many  now  presume, 
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THE    GOSPEL   CALL.  290 

He  heard  the  Lord  himself  pronounce 
His  yudden,  awlul  doom  : 

"  This  iii^rht.  vain  fool,  thy  soul  must  pass  ■ 

In;o  a  world  unknown  ; 
And  who  shall  then  the  stores  possess 

Which  thou  hast  eall'd  thine  own?" 

Thus  hlinded  mortals  fondly  scheme 

l''or  happiness  helow ; 
Till  death  destroys  the  pleasing  dream, 

And  they  awake  to  wo. 


220  The  vanity  of  wealth. 

1  "liyHY  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow 

^^     To  insolence  and  pride, 
To  see  his  wealth  and  honours  flow 
With  ev'ry  rising  tide  ? 

2  Why  doth  he  treat  the  poor  with  scorn. 

Made  of  tiie  self-same  clay, 
And  boast  as  though  his  flesh  were  born 
Of  better  dust  than  they  ? 

3  Not  all  his  treasures  can  procure 

His  soul  a  short  reprieve, 
Redeem  I'rom  death  one  guilty  hour, 
Or  make  his  brother  live. 

4  Eternal  life  can  ne'er  be  sold. 

The  ransom  is  too  high  ; 
Justice  will  ne'er  be  bribed  with  gold, 
That  man  may  never  die. 

5  He  sees  the  brutish  and  the  wise. 

The  tim'rous  and  the  brave, 
Quit  their  possessions,  close  their  eyes. 
And  hasten  to  the  grave. 

6  Yet,  'tis  his  inward  thought  and  pride 

''  My  house  shall  ever  stand  ; 
And  that  my  name  may  long  abide, 
I'll  give  it  to  my  land." 

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221  THE   GOSPEL  CALL. 

7  Vain  are  his  iliouL'^liis,  his  hopes  aro  lost, 

How  soon  his  nieni'ry  dies  1 
His  name  is  buried  in  the  dust, 
Where  his  own  body  hes. 

8  This  is  the  folly  of  their  way  ; 

And  yet  their  sons,  as  vain. 
Approve  the  words  iheir  fathers  say, 
And  act  their  works  again. 

221        T      ,    ■     y?'^' 

^'      -*-        Jesus^s  xnvitat'toii  to  the  njjlicted. 

1  ^OME,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 

^^  Come,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice  : 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home  '. 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come  ! 

2  Thou,  who,  houseless,  sole,  forlorn, 
Long  hast  borne  the  proud  world's  scorn, 
Long  hast  roam'd  the  barren  waste  ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  haste  ! 

3  Ye,  who,  toss'd  on  beds  of  pain, 
Seek  for  ease,  but  seek  in  vain  : 

Ye,  whose  swoU'n  and  sleepless  eyes 
Watch  to  see  the  morning  rise  : 

4  Ye,  by  fiercer  anguish  torn, 

Guilt,  in  strong  remorse,  who  mourn  : 
Here  repose  your  heavy  care  : 
Concience  wounded  who  can  bear  ? 

5  Sinner,  come  !  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  ev'ry  wound  ; 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure  ; 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

JLA^     J^Qf;p  to  the  Creatures  is  dangerous. 
1  TJOW  vain  arc  all  things  here  below  ! 
-*-^  How  false,  and  yet  how  fair ! 
Each  pleasure  liath  its  poison  too. 
And  ev'rv  sweet  a  snare. 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  223 

2  The  brightest  thiiitrs  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattoring  light ; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh 
Wiicre  wc  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
IIow  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God  ! 

4  The  fondness  of  a  ereature's  love, 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense  ! 
Thither  the  warm  art'ections  move. 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food  ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  scood. 


»,,j„  C.  M. 

^»o  y/^g  Short 7irss  and  Misery  of  Life. 

1  r^t^ri  days,  alas!  our  mortal  days, 
^^  Are  short  and  wretched  too : 
"J3'j?7  and  few,''  the  patriarch  says, 

And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 

2  'Tl.s  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 

That  heav'n  allows  to  men, 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten. 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few. 

Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste  ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  wo. 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

4  Let  heav'niy  love  prepare  my  soul, 

And  call  her  to  the  skies, 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll, 
And  glorv  never  dies. 

11         '  G  2  151 


^4,225       THE  cosPEL  call. 

^^^  Frailty  aiul  FoJhj. 

1  TTO  W  short  and  hasiy  is  our  life ! 
•*^-*-  How  vast  our  souls'  affairs  ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 

To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thous^htlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay  ; 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  Hves  away. 

3  God  from  on  hi;ih  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 

And  ever  liasteninf{  to  the  tomb, 

Stoop  downwards  as  we  run. 

4  Hov.-  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell, 

'J'hat  slight  thi  joys  above  ! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel, 
That  break  such  cords  of  love. 

5  Draw  us,  O  Saviour,  with  thy  grace. 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 

92 -S  L.  M. 

£t:St*j  rpj^ g  .J.Q jj^ If y  ^^j■  Qrcatu res . 

1  "jV/TAN  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires  ; 

'*-*■  He  burns  within  with  restless  fires, 
Tost  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 
From  vanity  to  vanity. 

2  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind  ; 
We  try  new  pleasures,  but  we  feel 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 
So,  when  a  raging  fever  burns, 

We  change  i'roni  side  to  side  by  turns ; 
And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain. 
To  change  the  place,  but  keep  the  pain. 
4  Great  God  !  subdue  this  vicious  thirst, 
This  love  to  vanity  and  dust ; 
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THE   GOSPEL   CALL.         226,  227 

Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind, 
And  feed  our  soul  with  joys  relin'd. 

^^\j      ,SecA  ye  my  face.     Psalm  xxvii.  8. 

1  JEHOVAH  speaks,  "  Seek  ye  my  face," 
•^    My  soul  admires  the  wondrous  grace  ; 
I'll  seek  thy  face — thy  Spirit  give  ! 

O  let  me  see  thy  face  and  live. 

2  I'll  wait ;  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come  ; 
(If  I  turn  back,  how  sad  my  doom !) 
And  begging,  in  his  way  I'll  lie, 

Till  the  sv/eet  hour  he  passeth  by. 

3  Daily  I'll  seek,  with  cries  and  tears, 
Wiih  secret  sighs,  and  lervent  pray'rs  ; 
And,  if  not  heard — I'll  weeping  sit, 
And  perish  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

4  But  canst  thou.  Lord  !  see  all  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 
Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not,  me  deceive— 
The  soul  that  seeks  thy  face  shall  live. 

^'^  *         Time  is  short.     1  Cor.  vii.  29. 

1  /PHE  time  is  short !  the  season  near, 

■*-   When  death  will  us  remove  ; 
To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear. 
And  ail  we  fondly  love. 

2  The  time  is  short  !  sinners,  beware, 

Nor  trifle  time  away  ; 
The  word  of  great  salvation  hear, 
While  it  is  cali'd  to-day. 

3  The  time  is  short !  ye  rebels,  now 

To  Christ  the  Lord  submit ; 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

4  The  time  is  short !  ye  saints  rejoice — 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come  : 

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228  THE   GOSPEL  CALL. 

Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
To  call  you  lo  your  home. 

5  The  time  is  short !  it  swiftly  flies — 

The  hour  is  just  at  hand, 
When  we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
And  reach  the  wish'd-for  land. 

6  The  time  is  short ! — the  moment  near, 

When  we  shall  dwell  above  ; 
And  be  for  ever  happy  there, 
With  Jesus,  whom  we  love. 

DANGER   OF   THE   HOLT   Srinix's   WITHDRAWINO 
HIS   INFLUENCE. 

^AO  j-^jg  returning  BacJcslidcr.  y> 

1  ^TAY,  thou  insuUed  Spirit,  stay, 

^  Though  I  have  done  thee  sucjii  despite  ; 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away. 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  steel' d  my  stubborn  heart, 

And  oft  shook  off  my  gailiy  iears  ; 
And  vex'd  and  urg'd  thee  to  depart, 
For  many  long  rebellious  years. 

3  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  receiv'd  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  griev'd. 

4  Yet  O  !  the  chief  of  sinners  spare  * 

In  honour  of  my  great  High-Friest : 
Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear, 
T'  exclude  me  from  thy  people's  rest. 

5  This  only  wo  I  deprecate, 

This  only  plague  I  pray  remove. 
Nor  leave  me  in  my  lost  estate, 

Nor  curse  me  with  this  want  of  love. 

6  E'en  now,  my  weary  soul  release. 

Upraise  me  with  thy  gracious  hand, 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  229,  230 

And  ffuide  into  thy  perfect  peace 
And  bring  me  to  ilie  promia'd  land. 

^^^  «ir  ^jTy  f-pirii  shall  not  alu.'ays  strive.  Gen.  vi.  3. 

1  ^AY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 
^  Oft  whisper'd  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urj^'d  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 

And  yield  ihy  heart  to  God's  control? 

2  Hath  something  met  thee  in  the  path 

Of  worldliness  and  vanity, 
And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 
And  warn'd  thee  from  that  wrath  to  flee  I 

3  Sinner,  it  was  a  hcav'nly  voice, — 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 
It  bade  thoe  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light ; 

Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind  ; 
That  call  thou  may'st  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

5  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  harden'd  self-destroying  man  ; 
Ye.  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

6  Sinner — perhaps  this  very  day, 

Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be  ; 
Oh.  should' St  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 

230  c.  M. 


'  m' 


smners,  come  away ; 
The  Saviour's  knocking  at  your  door, 
Arise  without  delay. 

2  Oh  !  don't  refuse  to  give  him  room, 
Lest  mercy  should  withdraw ; 

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i:3l  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

He'll  then  in  ro'.iep  of  vengeance  come 
To  execute  iiis  law. 

3  Then  whore,  poor  mortals,  will  you  be, 

It"  destitute  of  grace, 
Wlien  you  your  injur'd  Judge  shall  see, 
And  stand  bciorc  his  face. 

4  Oh  !  could  you  shun  that  dreadful  sight. 

How  would  you  wish  to  fly 
To  the  dark  shades  of  endless  night, 
From  that  all-sourchiiig  eye  ? 

5  The  dead  awak'd  must  all  appear. 

And  you  among  ihcm  stand, 
Before  the  great  imparliai  bar, 
Arraign'd  at  Christ's  left  hand. 

6  Let  not  these  warnings  be  in  vain. 

But  lend  a  list'ning  ear; 
Lest  you  should  meet  them  all  again. 
When  wrapt  in  keen  despair. 

THE   CERTAINTY   OF   DEATH   AND   JUDGMENT. 

231  s.  M.       ."  '  /' -w'-^-^v 

1  A  ND  nm  I  born  to  die  ? 
•'^  To  lay  this  body  down  ? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fly 

Into  a  world  unknown  ? 

2  Soon  as  from  earth  I  go 

What  will  become  of  me? 
Eternal  happiness  or  wo 
Must  then  my  portion  be  ! 

3  Wak'd  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 

I  from  my  grave  must  rise, 
And  see  the  .lodge  with  glory  crovim'd, 
And  see  the  flaming  skies. 

4  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb  ! 

With  triumph  or  regret  I 
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THE  OOSPKL  CALL.  232 

A  fearful  or  a  joyful  doom, 
A  curse  or  biussiiig  meet  ? 

5  Will  angel  bands  convey 

Their  brother  to  the  bar  ? 
Or  devils  drag  my  soul  away 
To  meet  its  sentence  there  ? 

6  Who  can  resolve  the  doubt 

That  tears  my  anxious  breast  ? 
Shall  I  be  with  the  danm'd  cast  out, 
Or  number'd  with  the  blest? 

7  I  must  from  God  be  driv'n, 

Or  with  my  Saviour  dwell; 
Must  come  at  his  conmiaud  to  heav'n, 
Or  else  depart  to  hell. 

8  0  thou  that  wouldst  not  have 

One  wretched  sinner  die, 
Who  diedst  thyseli',  my  soul  to  save 
From  endless  misery  ; 

9  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe, 
That  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne, 
I  may  ^vith  joy  appear. 

t-  232  P.  M.    8.8.6.8.8.6. 

1  A  ND  am  I  only  bom  to  die  ? 
■^  And  must  I  suddenly  comply 

With  nature's  stern  decree  ? 
What  after  death  for  me  remains  ? 
Celestial  joys,  or  helUsh  pains, 

To  all  eternity, 

2  How  then  ought  I  on  earth  to  live. 
While  God  prolongs  the  kind  reprieve, 

And  props  the  house  of  clay  ; 
My  sole  concern,  my  single  care. 
To  watch,  and  tremble,  and  prepare 

Against  that  fatal  day  ! 

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2S3  THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 

3  No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  hrre, 
For  worldly  hope,  or  worldly  lear, 

If  life  so  soon  is  gone  ; 
If  now  the  Judge  is  at  the  door, 
And  all  mankind  must  stand  before 

'^I'h'  inexorable  throne  ! 

4  No  matter  which  my  thoughts  employ : 
A  moment's  misery  or  joy  : 

But  oh  I  when  both  shall  end, 
Where  shall  I  find  my  destin'd  place  ? 
Sliall  I  my  everlasting  days 

With  fiends  or  angels  spend  ? 

5  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath, 
But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 

That  never,  never  dies  ! 
How  make  my  own  election  sure  ; 
And  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 

A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

6  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitying  ray, 

Be  thou  my  guide,  be  thou  my  way 

To  glorious  happiness ! 
Ah  !  write  the  pardon  on  my  heart ! 
And  whensoe'er  I  hence  depart, 

Let  me  depart  in  peace  ! 


*-*^"  Siclmcss  and  Death. 


"j\/TY  soul,  the  minutes  haste  away, 
^^^  Apace  comes  on  th'  important  day. 
When  in  the  icy  arms  of  death 
I  must  give  up  my  vital  breath. 

Look  forward  to  the  moving  scene ; 
How  wilt  thou  be  affected  then  ? 
When  from  on  high  some  sharp  disease 
Resistless  shall  my  vitals  seize. 

When  all  the  springs  of  life  are  low, 
The  spirits  faint,  the  pulses  slow  ; 
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Tlie  eyes  grow  dim  and  short  the  breath, 
Presages  ol  approaching  death. 

4  When  clammy  sweats  through  ev'ry  part, 
Show  hte's  retreating  lo  the  lieart ; 

Its  last  resistance  there  to  make, 
And  then  the  breathless  frame  forsake. 

5  When  all  eternity's  in  sight  ; 

The  brightest  day,  or  blackest  night; 
One  shock  will  break  the  building  down 
And  let  thee  into  worlds  unknown. 

6  O  come,  my  soul,  the  matter  weigh! 
How  wilt  thou  leave  thy  kindred  clay! 
And  how  the  unknown  regions  try, 
And  launch  into  eternity  1 

an  a  L.  M. 

^*>*         The  nighf  cornel h.     John  ix.  4. 

1  A  WAKE,  awake,  my  sluggish  soul, 
■^  Awake,  and  view  the  setting  sun  ; 
See  how  the  shades  of  death  advance, 

Ere  half  the  task  of  litis  is  done. 

2  Death  ! — -'tis  an  awful,  solemn  sound  ; 

Oh,  let  it  wake  the  slumb'ring  ear  ! 

Apace  the  dreadful  conqu'ror  comes, 

With  all  his  pale  companions  near. 

3  Thy  drowsy  eyes  will  soon  be  clos'd,— 

'i'hese  Iriendly  warnings  heard  no  more  ; 
Soon  will  the  migh'y  Judge  approach, 
E'en  now  he  stands  belore  the  door. 

4  To-day  attend  his  gracious  voice  ; 

This  is  the  summons  that  he  sends : 
"  Awake. — for  on  this  transient  hour 
Thy  long  eternity  depends." 

^  L.  M. 

*J35     ^''^  sinner  wcigJied  and  found  wanting. 

Dan:  V.  27. 
1  r>  AISE,  thoughtless  sinner,  raise  thine  eye; 
'*-*'  Behold  God's  balance  lifted  high  ! 

H  150 


236  THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 

There  shall  his  justice  he  display'd, 
And  there  thy  hope  and  lile  be  weigh'd. 

2  Sec  in  one  scale  his  perfect  law ; 

Mark  with  what  force  its  precepts  draw  : 

Wouldst  thou  the  awful  test  sustain  ?^ 

Thy  works  how  light !  thy  thoughts  how  vain  ? 

3  Behold  the  hand  of  God  appears 
To  trace  in  dreadful  characters  ; 

"  Sinner — thy  soul  is  wanting  found. 

And  wrath  shall  smite  thee  to  the  ground." 

4  Let  sudden  fear  thy  nerves  unbrace ; 
Let  horror  clmnge  thy  guilty  lace  ; 
Through  all  thy  thoughts  let  anguish  roll, 
Till  deep  repentance  melt  thy  soul. 

5  One  only  hope  may  yet  prevail  ;— 
Christ  hath  a  weight  to  turn  the  scale  ; 
Still  doth  the  gospel  publish  peace, 
And  show  a  Saviour's  righteousness. 

6  Great  God,  exert  thy  power  to  save  ; 
Deep  on  the  heart,  these  truths  engrave, 
The  pond'rous  load  of  guilt  remove, 
That  trembling  hps  may  suig  thy  love. 


236  The  Scoffer. 

1  A  LL  ye  who  laugh  and  sport  with  death, 
-^  And  say,  there  is  no  hell ; 

The  gasp  of  your  expiring  breath 
Will  send  you  there  to  dwell. 

2  When  iron  slumbers  bind  your  flesh, 

With  strange  surprise  you'll  find 
Immortal  vigour  springs  at'resh, 
And  tortures  wake  the  mind  ! 

3  Then  you'll  confess  the  frightful  names 

Of  plagiies.  you  scorn'd  before, 
No  more  shall  look  like  idle  dreams, 
Like  fooUsh  tales  no  more. 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.         237,  238 

4  Then  shall  ye  curse  that  fatal  day, 
With  flames  upon  your  tongues, 
When  you  exchang'd  your  souls  away 
For  vanity  and  songs. 

rto,  S.  M. 

^•'  *      The  harvest  is  past.     Jer.  viii.  20. 

1  T  SAW,  beyond  the  tomb, 
■■■  The  awful  Judge  appear, 
Prepar'd  to  scan  with  strict  account, 

My  blessings  wasted  here. 

2  His  wrath  like  flaming  fire, 

Burn'd  to  the  lowest  hell— 
And  in  that  hopeless  world  of  wo, 
He  bade  my  spirit  dwell, 

3  Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord, 

While  yet  'tis  call'd  to  day ; 

Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 

Command  your  souls  away. 

4  Soon  will  the  harvest  close — 

The  summer  soon  be  o'er — 
And  soon,  your  injur'd,  angry  God 
Will  hear  your  pray'rs  no  nwre. 

OQC  P-  M.     6.6.6.6.8.8. 

^*»^  Rom.  iii.  16. 

1  "\irHEN  frowning  death  appears, 

^^    And  points  his  fatal  dart, 
What  dark,  foreboding  fears  ^ 

Distract  the  sinner's  heart ! 

The  dreadful  blow 

No  arm  can  stay, 

But  torn  away 

He  sinks  to  wo. 

2  Now  ev'ry  hope  denied, 
Bereft  of  every  good. 

He  must  the  wrath  abide 
Of  an  avenging  God ; 

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239  THE   GOSPEL  CALL. 

No  mercy  there 
Will  greet  his  ear 
Nor  wipe  the  tear 
Of  black  despair. 

3  Sinners,  awake,  attend, 
And  flee  the  wrath  to  come  ; 
Make  Christ,  the  Judge,  your  friend, 
\nd  heav'n  shall  he  your  home  : 

His  mercy  nigh, 

Now  points  tlie  path 

That  leads  from  death 

To  joys  on  high. 

4,00  P.  M.    7.7.7.7. 

**'*'        Sinner,  prepare  to  meet  God. 

1  OINNER,  art  thou  still  secure? 
^  Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray  ? 
Can  thy  heart  or  hands  endure 

In  the  Lord's  avenging  day  ? 

2  See,  his  mighty  arm  is  bared  ! 

Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow  ! 
For  his  judgment  stand  prepared, 
Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

3  At  his  presence  nature  shakes, 

Earth  affrighted  hastes  to  flee  ; 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  Who  his  advent  may  abide  ? 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame, 
Will  you  find  a  place  to  hide, 
When  the  world  is  wrapt  in  flame  ? 

5  Lord,  prepare  us  by  thy  grace ! 

Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath, 
And  our  souls  be  call'd  to  pass 
Through  the  iron  gate  of  death. 

6  liCt  us  now  our  day  improve, 

Listen  to  the  gospel  voice : 
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THE    GOSPEL   CALL.  240 

Seek  the  things  that  are  above  : 
Scorn  the  world's  pretended  joys. 

£%Mi\  P-  M.  7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6.       ' 

^*"  The  Alarm. 

1  CTOP,  poor  sinners,  stop  and  think, 
^  Before  you  fun  her  go  ; 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  wol 
On  the  verg-e  of  ruin  stop- 
Now  the  friendly  warning  take- 
Stay  your  footsteps — ere  ye  drop 
Into  the  burning  lake. 

?  Say,  have  you  an  arm  Uke  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose  ? 
Fear  ye  not  that  iron  rod 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes? 
Can  you  stand  in  that  dread  day. 

Which  his  justice  shall  proclaim, 
When  the  earth  shall  melt  away 

Like  wax  before  the  flame  ? 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come^ 

And  drag  you  to  his  bar  ; 
Then  to  hear  your  awful  doora^ 

Will  fill  you  with  despair  ! 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd  ; 

You  shall  mark  their  crimson  dye ; 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 

And  what  can  you  reply  ? 

4  Though  your  heart  were  made  of  steel, 

Your  forehead  lined  with  brass ; 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel. 

He  will  not  let  you  pass ; 
Sinners,  then  in  vain  will  call, 

Those  who  now  despise  his  grace, 
•'-'  Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall. 

And  hide  us  from  his  face." 

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341,  242  THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 

241  C.  M. 

1  npiIERE  is  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 
-'-    Sounds  from  tlie  sacred  word  ; 

"  PIo  !  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And.  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

2  My  soul  obeys  th'  Almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  rehef; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise.  Lord, 
Oh  I  help  my  unbelief. 

3  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood. 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly  ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

4  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King 

My  reigning  sins  subdue  ; 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat. 
With  his  apostate  crew. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness. 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all ! 

242  Etern^y. 

1  ■pTERNITY  is  just  at  hand  !— 

-^  And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand,^ 
And  careless  view  dep,irting  day, 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away  ? 

2  But  an  eternity  there  is 

Of  endless  wo,  or  endless  bliss  ; 
And  swift  as  time  fulfils  its  round, 
We  to  eternity  are  bound. 

3  What  countless  millions  of  mankind 
Have  left  this  fleeting  wwld  behind  I 

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THE   GOSPEL   CALL.         243,  244 

They're  gone  I  but  where  ? — ah,  pause  and  see. 
Gone  to  a  long  eternity. 

4  Sinner  I  canst  thou  for  ever  dwell 
In  all  the  fiery  deeps  of  hell ; 
And  is  death  nothing,  then,  to  thee  ; 
Death,  and  a  dread  eternity. 

„  |o  C.  M. 

^  AO    j-/,^  Tm'sery  and  danger  of  Sinners. 

1  CINNERS  !  the  voice  of  God  regard: 
^  'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day  ; 

He  calls  you  by  his  gracious  word 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace  ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell : 

Why  will  you  persevere  ? 
Can  you  in  frightful  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair  ? 

4  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word. 

Renouncing  ev'ry  sin ; 
Submit  to  him  your  sov'reign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

2d4  L.  M. 

^**     The  folly  of  neglecting  religion. 

1  "IITHY  will  ye  lavish  out  your  years 

'  '  Amidst  a  thousand  trifling  cares  ? 
While,  in  the  various  ran^e  of  thought. 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot. 

2  Why  will  ye  chase  the  fleeting  wind. 
And  famish  an  immortal  mind  ; 
While  angels  with  regret  look  down. 
To  see  you  spurn  a  heav'nly  crown  ? 

3  Th'  eternal  God  calls  from  above 
And  Jesus  pleads  his  dying  love  ; 

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245  THE    GOSPEL    CALL. 

Awaken'd  conscience  {ijives  you  pain : 
And  shall  they  join  their  pleas  in  vain  f 

4  Not  so  your  dying  eyes  shall  view 
Those  objects,  which  ye  now  pursue. 
Not  so  shall  heav'n  and  hell  appear, 
When  tlie  decisive  hour  is  near. 

5  Almighty  God  !  thine  aid  impart, 
To  fix  conviction  on  the  heart. 

Thy  pow'r  can  clear  the  darkest  eyes, 
And  make  the  haughtiest  scorner  wise. 


'^; 


215  c.  M.  «^u^; 

1  TPERRIBLE  thought !  shall  I  abne, 

•*■    Who  may  be  sav'd,  shall  I, 
Of  all,  alas  !  whom  I  have  known, 
Through  sin  for  ever  die  ? 

2  While  all  my  old  companions  dear, 

With  whom  I  once  did  live, 
Joyful  at  God's  right  hand  appear, 
A  blessing  to  receive  : 

3  Shall  I,  amidst  a  ghastly  band, 

Dragg'd  to  the  judgment-seat. 
Far  on  the  left  with  horror  stand, 
My  fearful  doom  to  meet  ? 

4  While  they  enjoy  their  Saviour's  love, 

Must  I  in  torments  dwell  ? 
And  howl,  (while  they  sing  hymns  above,) 
And  blow  the  flames  of  hell ! 

5  Ah  !  no  ;  I  still  may  turn  and  live. 

For  still  his  wrath  delays  ; 
He  now  vouchsafes  a  kind  reprieve, 
And  offers  me  his  grace. 

6  I  will  accept  his  offers  now. 

From  every  sin  depart  ; 
Perform  my  oft-repeated  vow, 
And  retider  him  my  heart. 
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THE   GOSPEL   CALL.        24(5,  247 

'7  I  will  improve  what  I  receive, 

The  grace  through  Jesus  giv'n  ; 
Sure,  ifwith  God  on  earth  I  live, 
To  live  with  God  in  heav'n. 

^1:0       Yotith  and  Judgment.     Eccl.  xi.  9. 

1  "V'E  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young, 

-*•    Indulge  your  e)'es,  indulge  your  tongue. 
Taste  the  delights  your  souls  desire, 
And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire  : 

2  Pursue  the  pleasures  you  design. 

And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and  wine. 
Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth  ;  but  know 
There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 

3  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts, 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults, 
The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 

4  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  due 

Should  strike  your  hearts  with  terror  through : 
How  will  ye  stand  before  his  face, 
Or  answer  for  his  injur' d  grace  ? 

5  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 
From  these  alluring  vanities  ; 
And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  word 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord. 

■^  *  ■  Death  and  Eternity. 

1  QTOOP  down,  my  thoughts,  that  us'd  to  rise, 
'^  Converse  a  while  with  death  ; 

Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  His  quivering  lip  hansrs  feebly  down, 

Ilis  pulses  faint  and  few. 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 
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248  PENITENCE   OF   THE 

3  But,  O  the  soul  that  never  dies ! 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay ! 
Ye  thouf,fhts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies. 
And  track  its  wondrous  way. 

4  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell. 

It  mounts  triumphing  there, 
Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell 
In  inlinite  despair. 

5  And  must  my  hody  faint  and  die  ? 

And  must  this  soul  remove  ? 
O  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh 
To  bear  it  safe  above  ! 

6  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 

My  naked  soul  I  trust, 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command 
To  drop  into  my  dust. 


PENITENCE  OF  THE  AWAKENED 
SINNER. 

1.    PRAYER  FOR  PEXTTENCE. 

QJ-ft  ^-  ^^-     8.8.6.8.8.6.   /,   /^ 6*% 

^-SrO  ^  prayer  for  Seriousness.  /~^' 

1  'T^HOU  God  of  glorious  majesty, 

-*■   To  thee,  against  myself,  to  thee, 

A  worm,  of  earth,  I  cry  ; 
A  half-awaken'd  child  of  man. 
An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain, 

A  sinner  born  to  die  ! 

2  Lo  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 

Secure,  insensil>le : 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space 
Removes  me  to  that  hcav'nly  place. 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 
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AAVAKKXED  SINNER.  249 

3  0  God  mine  inmost  soul  convert ! 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eicrniil  things  impress : 
Hive  me  to  feel  tlieir  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 

And  wake  to  righteousness. 

4  Before  me  place  in  dread  array 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 
Tojudsrc  the  nations  at  thy  bar; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

5  Be  this  my  one  great  businrss  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear 

Eternal  bliss  t'  insure  : 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suller  all  thy  righteous  will. 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

£  Then,  Saviour,  then,  my  soul  receive, 
Tranf=porled  from  this  vale  to  live, 

And  roign  with  thee  above  ; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full  supreme  dehght. 

And  everlasting  love. 

^-s.*7  For  true  repentance. 

1  r\  THAT  I  could  repent ! 
^^  With  all  my  idols  part ; 
And  to  thy  gracious  eye  present 

An  humble  contrite  heart ! 

2  A  heart  with  grief  opprest, 

For  having  griev'd  my  God; 

A  troul)led  heart  that  cannot  rest 

Till  sprinkled  with  thy  blood  ! 

3  Jesus  on  me  bestow, 

The  penitent  desire  ; 

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250,  251         PENITENCE  OF  THE 

With  true  pincerity  of  wo 
I\Iy  aching  breast  inspire  ; 

4  Willi  softening  pity  look. 

And  melt  my  hardness  down  ; 
Strike  with  thy  love's  resistless  stroke, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone  ! 

Q-^O  ^-  ^^- 

^*9\r   -p^j.  (j.^fg  Ef-pentance.   2  Kings  xxii.  19,  20 

1  r\  FOR  that  tenderness  of  heart 
^^  Which  bows  before  the  Lord, 
Acknowledges  how  just  thou  art. 

And  trembles  at  thy  word  ! 

2  O  for  those  humble  contrite  tears 

Which  from  repentance  flow. 
That  consciousness  of  guilt,  which  fears 
'^I'he  long  suspended  blow  ! 

3  Saviour,  to  me  in  pity  give 

The  sensible  distress. 
The  pledge  thou  wilt  at  last  receive, 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace  ; 

4  Wilt  from  the  dreadful  day  remove 

Before  the  evil  come. 
My  spirit  hide  with  saints  above, 
My  body  in  the  tomb. 

0«^i*  C.   M. 

^*J  i  Brcathines  of  the  heart. 

1  r\  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
^  A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ! 

A  heart  that  alw^'s  feels  thy  blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  me  ! 

2  A  heart  rcsign'd,  submissive,  meek, 

My  srreat  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  0  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean ; 
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AWAKKXED    SINNER.  252 

Which  neither  Hfe  nor  deaih  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  ev'ry  thought  renew'd, 

And  lull  of  love  divine  ; 
Perlect.  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  oi  thuiu  I 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart, 

Come  quickly,  irom  above  ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  ot  love. 

252  s.  M. 

1  r\  THAT  I  could  repent ! 
^  O  that  I  could  believe  ! 
Thou,  by  thy  voice  the  marble  rent, 

The  rock  in  sunder  cleave  ! 
Thou,  by  two-edg'd  svvord, 
My  soul  and  spirit  part  ; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  ot'thy  word. 
And  break  my  stubborn  heart. 

2  Saviour  and  Prince  of  peace, 

'l"he  double  grace  bestow  ; 
Unloose  the  bands  of  wickedness, 

And  let  the  captive  go  : 

Grant  me  my  sins  to  feel. 

And  then  '.he  load  remove:— 
Wound,  and  pour  in,  my  wounds  to  heal, 

The  balm  ot  pard'ning  love. 

3  For  thine  own  mercy's  sake. 

The  hindrance  now  remove, 
And  into  thy  pioiection  take 

The  pris'ner  of  thy  love  ; 

In  every  trying  hour, 

Stand  by  my  leeble  soul. 
And  screen  me  from  my  nature's  pow'r,. 

Till  thou  hast  made  me  whole. 

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253,  254        PENITENCE  OF  THE 

4  This  is  thy  will,  I  know, 
That  1  should  holy  be  ; 
Should  let  my  sins  this  moment  go, 
'i'his  moinenl  turn  to  thee : 
O  might  1  now  embrace 
Thine  all-sufficient  pow'r! 
And  never  more  to  sin  give  place, 
And  never  grieve  thee  more. 

L.  M.  ^       • 

2o3  And  I  will  lake  aik-uy  the  sfony  heart,  and 
will  give  you  a  heart  of  Jhah.     E/eli.  xxxvi.  26. 

1  f\  FOR  a  glance  olhcav'nly  day, 
^^  To  take  this  stubborn  heart  away  ; 
And  thaw  with  beams  of  love  divine 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine  ! 

2  The  rocks  can  rend  ;  the  earth  can  quake  ; 
The  seas  can  roar  ;  the  mountains  shake  ; 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign, 

But  this  unfeeling  iieart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
O  Lord,  an  adamant  would  melt ; 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line, 
And  nothing  moves  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  Thy  judgments  too,  unmov'd  I  hear, 
(Amazing  thouglit  !)  which  devils  fear, 
Goodness  and  wraih  in  vain  combine. 
To  stir  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

5  Eternal  Spirit  !  mighty  God ! 
Apply  to  me  the  Saviour's  blood  ; 
"1  is  iiis  rich  blood  and  his  alone, 
Canmove  and  melt  this  heart  of  stone. 

2.    rEMTEXCE. 

^tP  i     Original  and  act  vol  Sin  confessed. 
1  T  ORD,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin; 
-°-^  And  born  unholy  and  unclean ; 
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AWAKENED   SINNER.  255 

Sprung  from  tlie  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death ; 
Thy  law  domnnds  a  perlect  heart, 
But  we're  dcrtl'd  in  ev'ry  part. 

[Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true ; 
O  make  me  wise  betimes  to  spy 
My  danger  and  my  remedy.] 

Behold  I  fall  before  thy  face  ; 

?.Ty  only  rrfugc  is  thy  grace  : 

No  outward  iorms  can  make  me  clean  ; 

The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

Jesus,  my  God.  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  pow'r  sulnrient  to  alone  ; 
Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow  ; 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace 
Nor  flesh,  nor  soul  haih  rest  or  ease  ; 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  {xard'ning  voice. 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 


j^OO      The  conf rife  Heart.     Isa.  Ivii.  15. 


1  '■pHE  Lord  will  happiness 
-■-    On  conirite  hearts  bpsK 


divine 
)Psfow  ; 

Then  tell  me.  gracious  God  !  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart  or  no  ? 


2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 
Insensi!>le  as  steel ; 
If  nught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 

173 


256  PENITENCE  OF  THE 

3  I  sometimes  think  myself  inclm'd 

To  love  thee,  if  I  cuuld  ; 
But  often  feel  another  mind, 
Averse  to  all  that's  good. 

4  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more ; 
But,  when  1  cry,  "  My  strength  renew,' 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

5  Thy  saints  are  comforted,  I  know. 

And  love  thy  house  of  pray'r  ; 
I  sometimes  go  where  others  go, 
But  find  no  comfort  there. 

6  Oh,  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache  ; — 

Decide  this  doubt  for  me  ; 
And,  if  it  be  not  broken,  break— 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 


t^^f  P.  M.     7.7.7.7. 

.«5»JO  Fejiilential  Sichs. 

1  Tj^ATHER  !  at  thy  call  I  come, 
•*•     In  thy  bosom  there  is  room 
For  a  guilty  soul  to  hide. — 
Press'd  with  grief  on  ev'ry  side. 

2  Darkness  fills  my  trembling  soul ; 
Floods  of  sorrow  o'er  me  roll ; 
Pity,  Father!  pity  me  ; 

All  my  hope's  alone  in  thee. 

3  But  may  such  a  wretch  as  I, — 
Self-condemn'd  and  doom'd  to  die,^ 
Ever  hope  to  be  forgiven, 

And  be  smil'd  upon  by  Heaven  ? 

4  Yes,  I  may  I  for  I  e.^py 

Pity  trickling  from  thine  eye  : 
'Tis  a  Father's  bowels  move, — 
Move  with  pardon  and  with  love. 

5  Well  I  do  remember,  too, 
What  his  love  hath  deign' d  to  do ; 

174 


AWAKENED   SINNER.         257,  258 

How  he  sent  a  Saviour  down, 
All  my  follies  to  atone. 

6  Has  my  elder  brother  died  ? 
And  is  justice  satisfied  ? 
Why, — oh.  why — should  I  despair 
Of  my  Father's  tender  care  ? 

^*^  '  The  Fenitent. 

1  PROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus  !  at  thy  feet, 
•*-     A  guilty  rebel  lies ; 

And  upwards  to  the  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  Oh  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence  ; 

Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm  : 
Forbid  it  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 

3  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed,— 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord ! 

And  all  my  sins  forgive  : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

258  P.  M.     7.7.7.7. 

1  rZJ-OD  of  mercy !  God  of  grace  ! 
^^  Hear  our  sad  repentant  songs. 
O  restore  thy  suppliant  race. 

Thou  to  whom  our  praise  belongs  ! 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 

Talems  wasted,  time  misspent ; 

H  2  175 


259  PENITENCE  OF  THE 

Hearts  debas'd  by  worldly  cares, 
Tliunkless  for  the  blessings  lent; 

3  Foolish  fi-ars  and  fond  desires 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain  ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  iiiurniur  and  complain  ; 

4  These,  and  ev'ry  secret  fault, 

Fill'd  with  grief  and  shame  we  own. 
Humbled  at  tliy  feet  we  he. 

Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 

5  God  of  mercy  !  God  of  grace  I 

Hear  our  sad  repentant  songs. 
O  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 
Thou,  to  whom  our  praise  belongs  . 


259 


C.  M. 


Indwelling  6'm  lamented. 

1  TJU'ITH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 

'' '     Here  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent. 
And  vile  ingratitude  ? 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base. 

So  false  as  mine  has  been  ; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  ev'ry  sin  ! 

3  My  reason  tells  me  thy  commands 

Are  holy,  just,  and  true  : 
Tells  me  whate'er  my  God  demands 
Is  his  most  righteous  due. 

4  Reason  I  hear,  her  counsels  weigh, 

And  all  her  words  approve  ; 
But  still  I  fmd  it  hard  t'  obey, 
And  harder  yet  to  love. 

5  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  strugglings  in  my  breast  ? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  \^ill. 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 
176 


AWAKENED   SINNEU.         260,  261 

6  Break,  sov'reign  grace,  O  break  the  charm, 
And  set  the  captive  I'rce  : 
Reveal,  Ahnighty  God,  thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

L.  M. 

260  Conjlid  between  Fltsh  aiid  Spirit.     Rom. 

vii.  15. 

1  TTOW  sad  and  awful  is  my  state  ! 
-■^  I'he  very  thing  I  do,  I  hate  ! 
When  I  to  God  draw  near  in  pray'r, 
I  feel  the  conflict  even  there  ! 

2  I  mourn,  because  I  cannot  mourn, 
I  hale  my  sin,  yet  cannot  turn  ; 

I  grieve,  because  I  cannot  grieve, 
I  hear  the  truth,  but  can't  believe. 

3  Where  shall  so  great  a  sinner  run  ? 
I  see  I'm  ruin'd  and  undone  ; 
Dear  Lord,  in  pity  now  draw  near, 
And  banish  ev'ry  rising  lear. 

4  Thy  blood,  dear  Lord,  which  thou  hast  spilt. 
Can  make  this  rocky  heart  to  melt  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  clean  within — 
Thy  blood  can  pardon  all  my  sin. 

5  'Tis  on  th'  atonement  of  that  blood, 
I  now  approach  to  thee,  my  God ; 
This  is  my  hope,  this  is  my  claim, 
Jesus  has  died  and  wash'd  me  clean. 

261  L.  M. 

1  A  LAS,  alas,  how  blind  I've  been, 
-^  How  little  of  myself  I've  seenl 
Sportive  I  sail'd  the  sensual  tide, 
Thoughtless  of  God,  whom  I  defied. 

2  Oft  have  I  heard  of  heav'n,  and  hell. 
Where  bliss  and  wo  eternal  dwell ; 
But  mock'd  the  threats  of  truth  divine, 
And  scorn' d  the  place  where  angels  shine. 

177 


2b2  PENITENCE   OF   THE 

3  My  heart  has  long  rcfus'd  the  blood 
Ot  Jesus,  tiic  descending  (Jod  ; 
And  guilty  passion  holdly  broke 

The  lioiy  law  which  hcav'n  had  spoke. 

4  Th'  alluring  world  controU'd  my  choice  ; 
When  conscience  spake,  1  hush'd  its  voice 
Securely  laugh' d  along  the  road, 

Which  hapless  millions  first  had  trod. 

5  But  now,  th'  Almighty  God  comes  near 
And  fills  my  soul  with  awlul  fear — 
Perhaps  I  sink  to  endless  pain, 

Nor  hear  the  voice  ol  joy  again. 


262  c.  M. 

1  A  H,  what  can  I,  a  sinner  do, 
-^  With  all  my  guilt  opprest  ? 
I  feel  the  hardness  of  my  heart, 

And  conscience  knows  no  rest. 

2  Great  God,  thy  good  and  perfect  law 

Does  all  my  lite  condenm  ; 
The  secret  evils  of  my  soul 
Fill  me  with  fear  and  shame. 

3  How  many  precious  Sabbaths  gone, 

I  never  can  recall ; 
And  Oh,  what  cause  have  I  to  mourn, 
Who  misimprov'd  them  all  I 

4  How  long,  how  often  have  I  heard 

Of  .Tesus,  and  of  heav'n  ; 
Yet  scarcely  listen'd  to  his  word, 
Or  pray'd  to  be  forgiv'n  ! 

5  Constrain  me,  Lord,  to  turn  to  thee. 

And  grant  renewing  grace  ; 
For  thou  this  ilinty  heart  canst  break, 
And  thine  shall  i)e  the  praise. 
178 


AWAKENED   SINNER.         263,  264 

^^'^  P3.  li.  9—13. 

1  r^H,  turn,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies., 

^-^  Turn  from  my  sin  thy  searching  eyes, 
Nor  let  th'  oflences  of  my  hand, 
Within  thy  book,  recorded  stand. 

2  Give  me  a  will  to  thine  subdu'd, 

A  conscience  pure,  a  soul  renew'd  ; 
Nor  let  me.  wrapt  in  endless  gloom, 
An  outcast  from  thy  presence  roam. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  Spirit  to  my  heart 

Once  more  his  quick' ning  aid  impart, 

My  mind  from  ev'ry  fear  release, 

And  sooth  my  troubled  thoughts  to  peace. 

4  So  shall  the  souls,  whom  error's  sway 
Has  urg'd  from  thee,  blest  Lord,  to  stray, 
From  me  thy  heavenly  precepts  learn. 
And,  humbled,  to  their  God  return. 

^^*  Conviction. 

1  ]\/TY  former  hopes  are  fled, 
-'-'-'•  My  terror  now  begins  ; 

I  feel,  alas  1  that  I  am  dead 
In  trespasses  and  sins. 

2  Ah.  whither  shall  I  fly  ? 

I  hear  the  thunder  roar  ; 
The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh, 
And  vengeance  at  the  door. 

3  When  I  review  my  ways, 

I  dread  impending  doom  ; 
But  sure  a  friendly  whisper  says, 
"  Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come." 

4  I  see,  or  think  I^see, 

A  glimm'ring  from  afar  ; 
A  beam  of  day  that  shines  for  me, 
To  save  me  from  despair. 

179 


^5,  266         PENITENCE   OF   THE 

5  Forerunner  of  the  sun. 

It  mark?  the  pilgrim's  way  ; 
I'll  ga/e  upon  it  while  I  run, 
And  watch  the  rising  day. 

-^"'^  Si7i  htv.uihd. 

1  /^OME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
^^  Jesus  loves  to  answer  pray'r  ; 
He  himscll'has  hid  thee  pray, 

Rise  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  With  my  burden  I  begin  ; 
Lord  I  remove  this  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  thy  blood  for  sinners  spilt 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

3  Lord  !  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There  thy  sov'rcign  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

4  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Ev'ry  hour  my  strength  renew  ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  taith, 

Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 

^OO         Confession  and  Repentance. 

1  r\  LORD,  my  God,  in  mercy  turn, 
^-^  In  mercy  hear  a  sinner  mourn  ! 
To  thee  I  call,  to  thee  I  cry, 

O  leave  me,  leave  me  not  to  die  ! 

2  O  pleasures  past,  what  are  ye  now 
But  thorns  about  my  bleeding  brow  ? 
Spectres  that  hover  round  my  brain, 
And  aggravate  and  mock  my  pain. 

3  For  pleasure  I  have  giv'n  my  soul; 
Now  justice,  let  thy  thunders  roll ! 
Now  vengeance  smile — and  with  a  blow 
Lay  the  rebellious  ingrate  low. 

180 


AWAKENED   SINXER.         267,  268 

4  Yet  Jesus,  Jesus  I  there  I'll  cling, 
I'll  crowd  beneath  his  sheltering  wing  ; 
I'll  clasp  tho  cross,  and  holding  there, 
E'en  me,  oh  bli.ss  ! — his  wrath  may  spare. 

*2fi7  ^-  -^^- 

^^  *  licpenlance  at  the  Cross. 

1  (^H.  if  my  soul  was  form'd  for  wo 
^-^  How  would  I  vent  my  sighs  ! 
Repentance  should  like  rivers  flow 

From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 

2  'Twas  for  my  sins  mv  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groaned  away  a  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

3  0  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  God, 
Those  sins  that  pierc'd  and  nail'd  his  flesh 
FzLst  to  the  fatal  wood. 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die, 

My  heart  has  so  decreed. 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

5  Whilst  -w'nh.  a  melting  broken  heart 

My  murder'd  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 

ZOo      Slain  and  reviving.     Rom.  vii.  9. 

1  CMOTE  by  the  law,  I'm  justly  slain  ; 
^  Great  God,  behold  my  case  ; 

Pity  a  sinner  fiU'd  with  pain,  > 

Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face. 

2  Dread  terrors  fright  my  guilty  soul— 

Thy  justice,  all  in  flames, 
Gives  sentence  on  this  heart  so  foul 
So  hard,  so  full  of  crimes. 

181 


aJoy  PExMTENCE   OF   THE 

3  'Tis  trcnibliiifT  hardness  that  I  feel ; 

I  fear,  but  don't  relent, — 
Perhaps  of  endless  death  the  seal: 
Oh,  that  I  could  repent ! 

4  My  pray'rs,  my  tears,  my  vows  are  vile ; 

My  duties  black  with  guilt  ; 
On  such  a  wretch  can  mercy  smile, 
'i'hoiigh  Jesus'  blood  was  spilt  ? 

5  Speechless  I  sink  to  endless  night, 

I  see  an  opening  hell : 
But  lo  I  what  glory  strikes  my  sight ! 
Such  glory  who  can  tell ! 

6  Enwrapt  in  these  bright  beams  of  peace, 

I  feel  a  gracious  God  : 
Swell,  swell  the  note  :  Oh,  tell  his  grace  ; 
Sound  his  high  praise  abroad  ! 

P.  M.     6  6.6.G.8.8.      '     ■ 
Renouncing  the  World. 

/^OME,  my  fond  fluttering  heart, 
^  Come,  struggle  to  be  iree, 
Thou  and  the  world  must  part, 

However  hard  it  be  : 
My  trembling  spirit  owns  it  just, 
But  cleaves  yet  closer  to  the  dust. 

Ye  trembling  sweets  forbear, 

Ye  dearest  idols,  fall : 
My  love  ye  must  not  share, 

Jesus  shall  have  it  all : 
'Tis  bitter  pain,  'tis  cruel  smart. 
But  ah  !  thou  must  consent,  rny  heart ! 

Ye  fair  enchanting  throng  ! 

Ye  golden  dreams,  farewell  ! 
Earth  lias  prcvail'd  too  long. 

And  now  I  break  the  spell : 
Ye  cherisa'd  joys  of  early  years, 
Jesus,  forgive  these  parting  tears. 
182 


AWAKENED   SINNER.  STO 

4  But  Tf.uM  I  pr.rt  witli  all? 

My  heart  si  ill  fondly  pleads, 
Yes — Dagon's  self  must  fall, 

It  l)t'a;^.  it  throbs,  it  bleeds. 
Is  there  no  balm  in  Gilead  found 
To  eoothe  and  heal  the  smarting  wound  f 

5  O  yes,  there  is  a  balm, 

A  kind  physician  there, 
My  iever'd  mind  to  calm. 

To  [);d  me  not  despair : 
Aid  jno,  dear  Savinur,  set  me  free, 
And  I  will  all  resign  to  thee. 

6  O  mav  I  feel  thy  worth, 

And  let  no  idol  dare, 
No  vanity  ofcanh 

With  thee,  my  Lord,  compare  : 
Now  bid  all  worldly  joys  depart, 
And  reign  supremely  in  my  heart ! 


SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE  DIVINE 
MERCY. 

o^/^  P.  M.    8.7.8.7. 

^*  "  Penitent  suing  for  Pardon.  Job  xiii,  15. 

1  OAVIOUR,  canst  thou  love  a  trnitor  f 
^  Canst  thou  love  a  child  of  >yrath  t 
Can  a  hell-deser\'ing  creature 
Be  the  purchase  of  thy  death  t 

I  Is  thy  blood  so  efficacious, 

As  to  make  my  nature  clean  ? 
Is  thy  sacrifice  so  precious, 
As  to  free  my  soul  from  sin  ? 

3  Sin  on  ev'ry  side  sun-ounds  me, 
I  can  liear  of  no  relief; 
Pangs  of  unbelief  confound  me. 
Help  me,  Lord,  to  bear  my  grief, 
'3  I  IM 


271,  272     SUPPLICATION   FOR  THE 

4  This  is  now  my  lesoliuion, 

At  thy  (Joarest  feet  to  fall ; 
Here  I'll  nioet  my  condemnation, 
Or  a  freedom  from  my  iliralL 

5  If  I  meet  with  condemnation, 

Justly  I  deserve  the  same  ; 
If  I  meet  with  free  salvation. 
I  will  magnify  thy  name. 

^  •  *  Seeking  -pardon.     Ps.  xxvii.  8. 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 
-■^  Opprest  with  fears  to  thee  I  call : 
Reveal  thy  pard'ning  love  to  me, 
And  set  my  captive  spirit  free. 

2  Hast  thou  not  said,  "  Seek  ye  my  face  ;" 
The  invitation  I  embrace  ; 

I'll  seek  thy  face  ;  thy  Spirit  give! 
O  let  me  see  thy  face,  and  live. 

?  I'll  wait,  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come  ; 
If  I  lorn  back,  hell  is  my  doom  ; 
And  begging  in  his  way,  I'll  lie 
1'jii  the  dear  Saviour  passes  by. 

4  I'll  seek  his  face  with  cries  and  tears. 
With  secret  sighs  and  fervent  pray'rs; 
And  if  not  heard,  I'll  wailing  sit, 
And  perish  at  my  Saviour's  feet. 

But  canst  thou.  Lord,  see  all  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 
No  !  Jesus  will  not,  can't  deceive. 
The  soul  that  seeks  his  face  shall  live. 

A4^  »  lYj^at  must  I  do  to  he  saved  V  Acts  ix.  6. 

1  "ViyiTH  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes, 
^^    My  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries ; 
"What  sliall  I  do.  or  whither  fiee, 
T*  escape  that  vengeance  due  to  me  ? 
1$4 


divint:  mercy.  273 

?  Till  now,  I  saw  no  clangor  nigh; 
1  liv'i]  at  ease,  nor  ti.-ar'd  Jo  die  ; 
Wrap;  up  m  .vell-iioccii  and  ]n\d>?, 
"  I  iilKill  have  peace  ai  lasit,'"  1  cried. 

3  But  wiicn.  great  Ood!  iliy  light  divine 
Had  shone  on  this  dark  soul  ol  mine, 
Then  1  lielield,  wi:li  iremlding  av.e, 
Tiie  terrors  ol  lii,.  ho;y  Lva-. 

4  How  dre:id;'ul  now  my  guilt  appears, 

In  ehildiiood.  youth,  and  grownig  years! 
IJelore  iliy  pure  dibcerning  eye, 
Lord,  whui  a  lildiy  wreicii  ain  I ! 

5  Should  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue, 
Derail  a;id  destruclion  are  my  due; 
Yet  meri-y  can  my  guilt  lorgive, 

And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 

6  Docs  not  thy  sacred  word  i)roc-kiim 
Sa!va;ion  free  in  .le^us'  ;;:une  { 
To  him  I  look,  and  hamlily  cry, 

"  0  save  a  wretch  condemn' d  to  die  !" 

L.  M. 
273  Apprelicfision  confessed,  or  Jesus  was  heard 

in  (hat  he  feared.  Hcb.  v.  7  ;  ii.  15. 
1  npiIOU  man  of  griefs,  remember  mc, 
■*•    Who  never  canst  thyself  forget 
Thy  last  mysterious  agony, 

Thy  i'ainting  pangs,  and  bloody  sweat! 

t  When,  wrestling  in  the  strength  of  prayer, 
'I'hy  spirit  sunk  beneath  its  load! 
Thy  feeble  flesh  afraid  to  bear 
The  wrath  oi  an  almighty  God  ! 

I  Father,  if  I  may  call  thee  so, 

Regard  my  learfu!  heart's  desire, 
Remove  this  load  of  guilty  wo. 
Nor  let  me  in  my  sins  expire  ! 

4  I  tremble  lest  the  wrath  divine, 

Which  bruises  now  my  sirJul  soul. 

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274  SUPPLICATIOX  FOR  THE 

Sl'.ould  bruise  tliis  wretched  soul  of  mine, 
Long  as  eternal  aijcs  roll  I 

5  .To  thcc,  my  last  disires^  I  brinfj  1 

The  iicighteji'd  Tear  oi  death  1  iind  I 
The  tyrant,  brandi^-hing  his  stiiig, 
Appears,  and  hell  is  close  behind  ! 

6  I  deprecate  tliat  death  alone, 

That  cndlc.^s  l)Hnishment  from  thee! 
O  save  uie,  through  liiii-.eonly  Son, 
Who  trembled,  wept,  and  bled  lor  me  ! 


6X^A  JL>-  M. 

^  *  "*  rcnilince. 

1  OnOW  pity,  Lord  !  O  T^ord,  forgive  ! 

^  Let  a  repenting  sinner  live. 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free? 

May  not  the  contrite  trust  in  thee  ? 

J  With  shame  my  nuni'rous  sins  I  trace 
Against  thy  lav,-,  against  tliy  grace  ; 
And,  though  my  pray'r  thou  ^hoiddst  not  hear 
My  doom  is  just,  and  thou  art  clear. 

3  Yet  save  a  penitent,  0  Lord  ! 

Whose  hope,  siiil  hov'rir.g  round  thy  word, 
Seeks  for  sonic  precious  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

4  My  sins  are  great,  but  don't  surpass 
The  riches  ol  eternal  grace. 

Great  God  !  thy  na:ure  liaih  no  bound  : 
So  let  thy  pard"nit)g  love  be  found. 

5  O  wash  my  soul  from  ev'ry  stain, 
Nor  let  the  guili  1  mourn  remain. 
Give  me  to  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  bid  my  bleeding  heart  rejoice. 

6  Then  sliall  tliy  love  inspire  my  tongue; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  soiig ; 

And  ev'ry  p^w'r  ^hali  join  to  Idcss 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 
1S6 


DIVINE    MERCY.  275,  276 


^7*^  L.  At. 

^  €  *J  Prayer  for  a  new  heart. 

1  f\  THOU  tiiat  I:c:ir'8t  when  thinners  cry! 
^^  'J'liouiih  all  my  crimes  liefore  tiicc  lie, 
Behold  ihom  not  wiih  aiifjry  look, 

Bui  blot  tlioir  incin'ry  Irom  thy  book. 

2  Create  iny  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  .sin  : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart. 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  irom  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  liglit, 

Cast  out  and  banish'd  Irom  thy  sight; 
Thy  holy  joj's,  O  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  king, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  briui^  : 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

5  My  soul  lies  huinldcd  in  the  dust. 
And  owns  fliy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condenui'd  to  die. 


276  L.  M. 

1  TE?^US,  if  still  the  same  thou  art, 
•^    If  all  thy  promises  are  sure, 
Set  up  thy  kingdom  in  my  heart, 

And  make  me  rich,  for  I  am  poor. 

2  Thou  hast  pronounc'd  the  mourner  blest, 

And  lo  I  for  thee  I  ever  mourn  ; 
I  cannot,  no,  I  will  not  rest, 
Till  thou  my  only  rest  return. 

3  Where  is  the  blessedness  bestow'd 

On  all  that  hunger  after  thee  ? 
I  hunger  now,  I  thirst  for  God  ! 
See  the  poor  fainting  sinner,  see. 

187 


277  SUPI'LICATIOX  FOR  TDK 

4  Ah.  Ijonl !  if  tlioii  art  in  ihat  sifrh, 

Then  hear  iliyst-lf  within  nie  pray, 
Hear  i:i  my  lu:ir;  tiiy  Spiri'.'ss  try, 

.Murk  wii.il  iiiv  hih'rin^j  soul  would  ^ay. 

5  Shine  on  thy  work,  di.«i)tMi-e  the  jjlooni  ; 

Jjiglii  in  thy  light  I  then  shall  yee  ; 
Sny  to  niy  ^oul,  "  'I'hy  light  is  come, 
Glory  divine  is  ris'ii  on  ihcc." 

6  Lord,  I  r.cliove  thy  |iron:i.'-o  sure. 

And  trui-t  lliou  will  not  long  delay: 
Hu:gry.  Hi'.d  sorrov.l'u!.  ap,d  pour, 
Upon  thy  word  niypcHl  stay. 

277  c.  M. 

1  TESUS,  if  s;i!!  thou  nrt  to-day  • 
*^    As  yesterday  the  same. 
Present  to  heal,  in  me  di.'-play 

The  virtue  of  thy  name. 

2  If  still  thou  go'st  about  to  do 

Thy  needy  ercatures  good  : 
On  me.  that  I  thy  praise  may  show. 
Be  all  thy  wonders  show'd. 

3  Now.  Lord,  to  whom  f»)r  help  I  call, 

'i"hy  miracles  repeat  : 
Wiih  pitying  eyes  behold  me  fall 
A  leper  at  thy  feet. 

4  Loathsome,  and  foul,  and  self-.abhorr'd, 

I  sink  benenih  my  sin  : 
But  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine  can  make  me  clean. 

D  Thou  seest  rne  deaf  to  thy  commands, 
Open,  O  Tiurd.  my  car  : 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  wither'd  hands 
And  lift  them  up  in  prayer. 

G  Silent  (alas!  ihou  know'st  liow  long) 
Mv  voice,  I  cannot  raise  ; 
J88 


DIVINE   MERCY.  STS 

But  O  !  when  thou  shall  loose  my  tongue 
The  dumb  shall  sing  thy  praise. 

7  Lame  at  the  pool  I  still  am  found : 

Give,  and  my  strength  employ  ; 
Lis^ht  .-^s  a  hart  I  then  sliall  hound, 
I'hc  lame  shall  leap  for  joy. 

8  Blind  from  my  birth  to  guilt  and  thee  ; 

And  dark  1  am  within  ; 
The  love  of  God  I  cannot  see, 
The  sinfulness  of  sin. 

9  Bnt  thou,  they  say,  art  passing  by, 

O  let  me  tind  thee  near  ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy,  liear  my  cry. 

Thou  Son  of  David,  hear  ! 
l&  Long  have  I  waited  in  the  way. 

For  thee  the  heavenly  light ; 
Command  me  to  be  brought,  and  say, 

*'  Siimer,  receive  thy  sight." 

07«  .     S.  M. 

*■  ■  *--^         To  obtain  mercy.     1  Tim.  i.«16. 

1  TY/TY"  gracious,  loving  Lord, 
-'■'-*-  To  thee  what  shall  I  say  f 
Well  may  I  tremble  at  thy  word. 

And  scarce  presume  to  pray. 

2  Ten  thousand  wants  have  I ; 

Alas  !  I  all  things  want ! 
But  thou  hast  bid  me  always  cry, 
And  never  never  faint. 

3  Yet  Lord,  well  might  I  fear. 

Fear  e'en  to  ask  thy  grace, 
So  oft  have  L  alas  !  drawn  near, 
And  mock'd  thee  to  thy  face. 

4  With  all  pollution  stain'd. 

Thy  hallow'd  courts  I  trod  : 

Thy  name  and  temple  I  profan'd, 

And  dar'd  to  call  thee  God  ! 

189 


279  SUPPLICATION   FOR   THE 

5  Nif,']i  wiih  my  lips  I  drew : 

My  lips  were  all  unclean  ; 
Tlice  wuii  my  heart  I  never  knew  ; 
My  heart  was  full  of  sin. 

6  For  from  the  livinp:  I-ord, 

Far.  iar  from  God  and  heav'n, 
Tiiy  purity  1  still  abliorr'd, 
Jvior  look'd  to  be  forgiv'n. 

^^f.  P.  M.    K. 6.7. 6.7. 9.:. 6. 

^  «  */  3/y  peace  1  give  unto  yon.     John  xiv.  27. 

1  T  A^IB  of  God  for  sinners  slain, 
-"-''  'I'o  ihee  I  humbly  pray  : 
Heal  me  of  my  grief  and  pain, 

()  take  my  s^ins  away. 
From  this  bondage,  Lord,  release  ; 

No  longer  let  me  be  opprcst ; 
Jesus,  master,  seal  my  pence, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast ! 

2  Wilt  thou  cast  a  sinner  out. 

AV'ho  humbly  comes  to  thee  ! 
No.  my  God,  I  cannot  doubt: 

Thy  mercy  is  for  me  : 
Let  me  tiien  obtain  the  grace, 

And  be  of  paradise  possest  : 
Jesus,  master,  seal  my  peace. 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast ! 

3  Worldly  good  I  do  not  want : 

Be  that  to  others  giv'n  ; 
Only  for  thy  love  I  pant  ; 

My  all  in  earih  or  heav'n  ; 
This  the  crown  I  fain  would  seize. 

The  good  wherewith  I  would  be  blest ; 
Jesus,  master,  seal  my  peace. 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast  I 

4  This  delight  I  fain  would  prove, 

And  then  resiiin  iny  bfeaih  ! 
Join  the  happy  few  whose  love 
Was  mightier  than  death  ! 
190 


DIVIVE    MKRCY.  280 

Let  it  not,  my  Tiord.  (li^ploa^n, 
That  I  would  din  to  he  thy  guest  ! 

Jesus,  master,  seal  my  peace. 
And  lake  nic  to  lljy  hrcast  ! 

P.  M.     8.7.8.7. 
nGf\  Jcsv.s,  thoH  Son  of  David.  Jtave  mercy  oh 
^^^  me.     Mark  x.  47. 

1  JESUS,  full  of  all  compassion, 

*'    Hear  thy  luunhle  suppliant's  cry  ; 
Let  mc  kiiow  thy  grcaii  salvation  ; 
See  !  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  hut  with  heart  relenting, 

Ovcrwhelm'd  wi;h  helnlf^ss  grief. 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  O  send  me  quick  relief! 

3  Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying, 

But  to  him  who  comfort  uivcs  ? 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying, 
But  to  him  who  ever  lives  ? 

4  While  T  view  thee,  wounded,  grieving, 

Breaililcss.  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Fain  I'd  feel  my  heart  believing 
That  thou  suflTer'dst  thus  for  me. 

5  Without  thee,  the  world  possessing, 

I  should  lie  a  wretch  undone  ; 
Search  through  heaven, — 'the  land  of  blessing; 


6  Hear,  then,  blessed  .Saviour,  hear  me  ! 

My  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust ; 
Send  the  Comforter  to  cheer  me  ; 
Lo  !  in  thee  I  put  my  trust. 

7  Sav'd — the  d^ed  shall  spread  new  glory 

Through  the  shining  realms  above  ! 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 
AH  enraptur'd  with  thy  love  ! 

h2  191 


281,  283      SUPPLICATION   FOR   THE 
p.  ^\.     7.7.7.7. 


281 


Lon^iii^  fur  aii  hilcrcst  in  the  Redeemer. 


1  pFvACIOUS  Lord,  indiue  tliine  car  ! 
^^  My  request.^  voiich.'jQfo  to  hear  ; 
IIe:\r  my  never-ce-.i.'^ing  cry  ; 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

2  Lord  deny  mc  what  thou  wilt, 
Only  ca.'c  me  of  my  cjiiilt : 
S'.'.ppliant  at  thy  Icct  I  lie. 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

3  All  unholv  nnd  nnclean, 

I  nm  nothinir  cl.«e  Init  sin  ; 

On  thy  mevf-y  I  rely. 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

4  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost ; 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust  : 
Willi  my  earnest  suit  comply  ; 
Give  me  Chri.<;r,  or  else  I  die. 

5  Father,  dost  thou  snem  to  frown  ? 
I<ct  me  .slielfrr  in  thy  Son  I 
J(>sus  !  to  tliine  arnis  I  fly  ; 
Come  and  save  me,  or  I  die. 

QCO  P-  M.  8.S.8.8.«.8.  as  112. 

^O--  T//r  Fe7iifcvfs  Prayer. 

1  TpATTTER  of  merries,  God  of  lovo! 

•^     Oh  !  hear  a  hiimhie  suppliant's  cry  : 
Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above, 

Tliy  throno  of  irlorious  majesty  : 
O  !  dficrii  to  listen  to  mv  voice. 
And  hid  this  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

2  I  urge  no  merits  of  my  own. 

For  L  alas  I  am  all  that's  vile  : 
No — when  I  liow  hefnre  tin'  throne. 

Dare  to  converse  with  God  awhile, 
Thy  name,  hlest  .Tcsus,  is  my  i)lea. 
That  dearest,  sweetest  name  to  me  ! 
192 


DIVIXE   MERCY.  283,  984 

3  Within  this  heart  of  mine,  I  feel 

The  weii^hl  of  sin's  oppressive  load  : 
Oh !  help  !  or  else  I  sink  to  hell, 

Crush'il  l»y  iliiiio  arm,  avenging  God! 
Entoiuh'ti  within  that  dread  abyss, 
And  exil'd  ironi  the  realms  of  bliss  I 


2S«>  TlteFinUait  ixtnluncd. 


P.  M.     7.7.7.7. 
]iai 

1  COV'REIGN  Ruler,  Lord  of  all, 
^  Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  lall : 
Hear,  oh  hear  my  ardent  cry, 
Frown  not,  lest  1  faint  and  die! 

2  Vile?t  of  the  sonsof  men, 
Worst  of  rebels  I  have  been! 
Oft  abus'd  thee  to  thy  face, 
Trampled  on  thy  rieliest  grace. 

3  Justly  niiglit  thy  vengeful  dart 
Pierce  this  broken,  bleeding  heart ; 
Justly  migljt  tiiy  kindled  ire 
Blast  me  in  eternal  fire. 

4  But  with  thee  there's  mercy  found, 
Balm  to  heal  my  ev'ry  wound  ; 
Thou  canst  soothe  the  troubled  breast, 
Give  the  weary  wand'rer  rest. 

5  Then  my  humble  prayer  attend. 
Show  thyself  the  sinner's  friend  ; 
Bid  the  sulT'rer  cease  to  mourn. 
Bid  the  prodigal  return  ! 

6  Clasp  me  in  thine  arms  of  love, 
Let  me  all  thy  fondness  prove, 
I  die  if  ihou  canst  not  forgive, 

But  whisper  "pardon'd,"  and  I  live! 

L.  M. 
28*4     The  dying  Sinner^ s  Prayer  ;  or  tit* 

Fruyer  of  Old  Age. 
1  r\  THOU  that  dost  in  secret  see, 
^^  Regard  a  dying  sinner's  prayer, 

193 


^85  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE 

Out  of  tlie  deep  I  cry  to  thee— 
Save,  or  I  perish  in  despair. 

2  Weeping,  to  Thee  I  hit  mine  eyes, 

INliiie  eyes  whicli  fail  with  looking  up, 
For  ihee  my  heart  laments  and  sighs — 
Sick  with  desire  and  ling'ring  iiope. 

3  O  that  I  could  but  surely  know 

If  I  at  last  shall  merry  find  ? 
For  what  am  I  reserv'd  helow  ? 
Tell  me,  thou  Saviour  of  mankind  ? 

4  Let  others  walk  with  thee  in  light, 

Bui  bless  me  with  one  parting  ray. 
And  ere  I  close  mine  eyes  in  night, 
Give  me  to  see  thy  perfect  day. 


^ot»       SuppUcahon  for  God^ s  grace. 

1  '^PO  thee,  O  God  !  my  pray'r  ascends, 
-*-    But  not  for  golden  stores ; 

Nor  covet  I  the  brightest  gctns 
On  the  rich  eastern  shores  : 

2  Nor  that  deluding  empty  joy 

Men  call  a  mighty  name, 
Nor  greatness  with  its  pride  and  state, 
My  restless  thought?  inflame  : — 

3  Nor  pleasure's  fascinating  charms 

My  fond  desires  allure  : 
But  noitler  things  than  these  from  thee, 
My  wishes  would  secure. 

4  Tlie  faith  and  hope  of  joys  to  come 

My  best  alTeciions  move  ; 
Thy  light,  ihy  favour,  and  thy  smiles, 
Thine  everlasting  love. 

5  These  are  the  blessings  I  desire : 

Lord,  be  these  blcssit^.gs  mine  : 
And  all  the  glories  of  the  world 
I  cheerfully  resign. 
194 


DIVINE    MERCY.  286,  287" 

"^^  God  the  portion  of  the  Sotil. 

1  IVTV  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love  ! 
-^*'-  My  ovcrlnsiing  all ! 

I'vo  none  but  tliee  in  heav'a  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  In  vain  the  brisht  meridian  sun 

Scatters  his  I'eeble  iijfht : 
Thy  brighter  beams  create  my  noon  ; 
If  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 

3  And  while  upon  my  restless  bed, 

Amongst  the  shades  I  roll ; 

If  God  his  light  around  me  shed, 

'Tis  morning  with  my  soul : 

i  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth  and  friends. 
And  health,  and  safe  al)ode. 
Tiianks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things; 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

5  If  I  posscss'd  the  spacious  earth, 

And  cali'd  the  stars  my  own  ; 
Without  thy  mercy  and  thy  love, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

6  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore  ; 
Grant  me  to  see  thy  blissful  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more  ! 

OS  7     '''-'■'/'■^C.  M. 

^^  •  God  the  Christianas  portion. 

1  r^  OD,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
^-^  My  help  for  ever  noar  ! 

Thine  arm  of  mercy  holds  me  up, 
And  saves  me  from  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels.  Lord  !  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness  : 
Thy  hand  condu^-t  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

195 


288  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE 

3  Were  I  in  Iinnv'n  wiiliout  my  God, 

"I'woiild  bo  no  joy  to  ine  ;' 
And  whilbt  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  loii^'  lor  jioiic  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  sprinj:^?  of  life  were  broke, 

And  ficph  and  lieart  should  faint  ? 
Go(l  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
'I'iic  sireiigth  of  ev'ry  saint. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners,  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence,  die  ; 
Not  all  the  id.il-i^ods  they  love 
Can  save  them,  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God  ! 

.Siiali  be  my  sweet  employ, 
My  foiiguo  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

as8  c.  M. 

1  'T'lI'^U  hidden  God.  for  whom  I  groan, 
-*-    Till  thou  thyself  declare  : 

God  inaccessible,  unktiown. 
Regard  a  sinner's  prayer. 

2  A  sinner  weltering  in  his  blood, 

Unpurg'd  and  unforgiven  ; 

Far  distant  from  the  living  God, 

As  far  as  hell  from  heaven. 

3  An  unregen'rate  child  of  man, 

To  thee  for  iiiith  I  call ; 
Pity  thy  fallen  creature's  pain, 
And  raise  ine  from  my  fall. 

4  The  darkness  which,  through  thee,  I  feel, 

Thou  only  canst  remove  : 
Thine  own  eternal  power  reveal, 
The  Dei;y  of  love. 

5  I  would  not  to  thy  foe  submit : 

I  hate  the  tyrant's  chain  ; 
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I,  DIVINE   MKRCY.  289 

I       Send  forth  lliy  pris'iior  from  the  pit, 
I^Jor  Ici  me  cry  in  vain. 

I'  6  Show  me  the  blood  that  bouglit  my  peace, 
I  'i'lie  cov'na-.il  blood  apply  I 

(       And  all  my  grit^'ls  at  oiuto  shall  cease, 
(  And  all  my  sins  shall  die. 

•  7  Speak,  Jesus,  speak  into  my  heart, 

I  Wliat  thou  for  n:e  li::st  done  ; 

'  One  <ftai!i  ol' living  !;\i!h  isnpart, 

!  And  God  is  all  my  own. 


289  s.  M. 

1  TE."^US.  my  strength,  my  hope, 
•^    On  thee  1  cast  my  care, 
With  hnmiilc  confidence  look  up. 

And  know  thou  hcar'st  my  prayer; 
Give  tne  hii  ti'.ee  to  wait, 

Till  I  ca!i  all  tilings  do, 
On  thee,  Ahnigiiiy  to  create, 

Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  sc!f-rcnou;icing  will, 
That  tramples  on  and  ca>:ts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill. 
A  soul  inur'd  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss ; 
Bold  to  take  np,  firm  to  sustain, 

The  consecrated  cross. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye. 
That  looks  to  thee  wlicn  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly  ; 
A  spirit  still  prepar'd. 

And  arm'd  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

197 


290  SUrPLTCATIO?^    FOR   THE 

A  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  rcase, 
Never  to  murmur  at  lliy  .'^lay 

Or  wish  my  Fufl'rinirs  less. 
This  lilcssinir,  above  all, 

Always  to  pray  I  want. 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

5  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
UnmovM  by  thrcat'ning  or  reward, 

To  tliec  and  thy  great  name  ; 
A  jealous  just  concern 

For  thine  iinmortal  praise  : 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn, 

And  glorify  thy  grace. 

^•^^'     Imploring  Mercy.     Luke  xviii.  13. 
1  T  ORD,  at  thy  feet  in  dust  I  he, 

-■-^  And  knock  at  mercy's  door  ; 

Wiih  huml)le  heart  and  weeping  eye, 
Thy  favour  I  implore. 

8  On  me,  O  Lord,  do  thou  display 
Thy  rich,  forgiving  love  ; 
0  take  my  heinous  gnilt  away, 
This  heavy  load  remove. 

t  Without  thy  grace,  I  sink  opprest 
Down  to  the  gates  of  hell  ; 
O  give  my  troulilcd  spirit  rest, 
And  all  my  fears  dispel. 

4  'Tis  mercy,  mercy,  I  implore, 

O  may  thy  bowels  move  : 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhausiless  store, 
And  thou  thyself  art  love. 

5  Should  T  at  last  in  heaven  appear, 

To  join  thy  saints  alcove  ; 
rU  shout  that  mercy  liroiiaht  me  there, 
And  sing  thv  bleeding  love. 
198 


DIVINE   MERCY.  291,  292 

**'■■■     Ittconstanci/  lamtnled.     Rom.  vii.  19. 

1  T  WOT^LD,  hut  cunnot  sing, 
■*   I  would,  but  raiinot  prny  ; 
For  srxtan  niocls  me  when  I  fry, 

And  frights  my  soul  away. 

t  I  would,  hut  can't  repent, 
Though  1  endeavour  oft ; 
This  stony  heart  can  ne'er  relent, 
Till  Jesus  makes  it  soft. 

S  I  would,  hut  cannot  love, 

'1' hough  woo'd  by  love  divine  ; 
No  arguments  have  pow'r  to  move 
A  soul  so  base  as  mine. 

4  I  would,  hut  cannot  rest, 

In  God's  most  holy  will  ; 
I  know  what  he  appoints  is  best, 
Yet  murmur  at  it  still. 

d  O  rould  I  but  believe  ! 

Then  nil  would  easy  he  ; 
I  would  luit  cannot — Lord  relieve  ; 
My  help  must  come  from  thee  ! 

—  •^-     BrfJicsda's  Fool     John  v.  2—4. 

1.  T)ESIDE  the  gospel  pool, 
-*-'  Appointed  for  the  poor. 
From  year  to  year  my  helpless  soul 
Has  waited  for  a  cure. 

2  How  often  have  I  seen 

Tiie  healing  waters  move  ; 
And  others  round  me  sJepping  in, 
Their  efficacy  prove  I 

5  But  my  complaints  remain  ; 

I  feci  the  very  same  ; 
As  full  of  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain, 
As  when  at  first  I  came. 

14  I  2  199 


293  srrrMCATiox  for  the 

4   0,  would  ;li!'  Lord  nppenr 
I\fy  mnlr.dy  to  In^al  : 
He  knows  how  long  I've  languish'd  here 
And  what  distress  I  fetd. 

[5  ITow  of; en  hnvo  I  thouijht. 
Why  phould  I  lonircr  lie  ? 
Siirf'ly  the  merry  I  hnve  souglit 
Is  not  for  such  as  I  ? 

6  But  w};i:hcr  can  T  go  ? 

There  is  no  other  pool 
Where  streams  of  sov'reign  virtue  flow 
To  make  a  sinner  v.holc.] 

7  Hf^re.  then,  from  day  to  day. 

I'll  wait,  and  hope,  and  try  ; 
Can  Jesus  henr  a  sinner  pray, 
Yet  sufler  him  to  die  ? 

8  No — he  is  full  of  grace  ; 

He  never  will  permit 
A  soul,  that  fain  would  see  his  face, 
To  perish  at  his  feet. 

293  8.8.G.S.8.G. 

1  'piIOU  great  mysterious  Cod  unknown, 
-*•   Whose  love  hath  ccntly  led  me  on 

E'en  from  my  infant  days  ; 
Mine  inmost  soul  expose  to  view. 
And  tell  me  if  I  ever  knew 

Thy  justifying  grace. 

2  If  I  hnve  only  known  thy  fear. 
And  ftillow'd  with  a  heart  sincere 

Thy  drawins  from  above  ! 
Now.  now  the  farther  grace  bestow. 
And  let  my  sprinkled  conscience  know 

Thy  sweet  forgiving  love. 

3  Short  of  thy  love  I  would  not  stop, 
A  strnufrer  to  the  gospel  hope, 

200 


DIVINE    MERCY.  294 

The  sense  of  sin  forijfiv'n ; 
I  would  not.  Lord,  iiiy  soul  deceive, 
AVithout  thy  inward  wiinops  live, 

That  aiUt'iKi.si  ol  hi;:iv'n. 

If  now  the  witness  v.crc  in  me, 
Would  he  not  testify  ol  thee. 

In  Jesus  recont-il'd? 
And  should  1  not  wiih  I'aiih  draw  nigh, 
And  boldly,  Abba.  Father,  cry, 

1  know  niyseUihy  ciiiid? 

Ah  !  never  let  thy  servant  rest, 
Till  (jf  my  part  in  Christ  pos^css'd 

I  on  thy  mercy  feed  : 
Unwor:hy  ot  rh.e  crumlisthat  fnli, 
Yet  rais'd  by  him  who  died  for  all, 

'I'o  eat  the  childreu's  bread. 

■\Vhate'er  obstructs  iliy  pard'ning  love, 
Or  sin.  or  righteousness,  remove, 

Thy  glory  to  display  ; 
My  Iieart  of  unbehef  convince, 
Aiid  now  absolve  me  from  my  sins. 

And  lake  them  all  away. 


gyf.f  P.  M.     7.7.7.7. 

^•?~^  The  broke?}.  Heart;  or,  the  Sinner's  Plea. 

1  TX7ILL  the  pard'ning  God  despise 

'  '     A  poor  mourner's  sacrifice, 
One  who  brings  his  all  to  thee. 
All  his  sin  and  misery  ? 

2  Saviour,  see  my  troubled  breast, 
Heaving,  panting  after  rest, 
Jesus,  mark  my  hollow  eye. 
Never  clos'd  and  never  dry. 

3  Listen  to  my  plaintive  moans, 
Deep  uninterrupted  groans. 
Keep  not  silence  at  my  tears. 
Quiet  ail  my  griefs  and  fears. 

201 


995,  296     SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE 

4  Good  pliypitian,  fIiow  thine  art, 
Bind  lliou  lip  my  hrukcn  heart ; 
Aches  it  not  lor  thee,  my  God, 
Pants  to  icci  tiic  healing  blood  ? 

5  Jesus,  answer  all  thy  name, 
Save  inc  from  my  I'ear  and  shame; 
Sunk  in  dcr^p'iaie  misery, 
yinncr's  iricnd,  remember  me  ! 

^^'J         Q^i  (f^^  preserver  of  h is  people. 

1  'yO  God  the  only  wibc, 

■^    Our  .Saviour  and  our  King, 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 

Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love. 

His  counsel  and  his  care. 
Preserves  us  sale  Irom  sin  and  death, 
And  cv'ry  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  t^ouls 

Unblemish'd  and  conii)Iete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  lace. 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  his  faithful  sons 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne. 

Shall  bless  ihe  conduct  of  his  grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Ivcdeemer,  God, 

Wisdom  and  pow'r  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

P.  M.     8.8.8.8.S.8.  as  112th. 
20G     A  Prai/erfor  lite  promised  Jitst,  Isa. 


■pjEAR  Friend  of  friendless  sinners,  hear, 
-*-^  And  magnily  thy  grace  divine  ; 


DIVINE    MERCY.  SOT 

Pardon  a  worm  ihrit  would  draw  near, 
j         Thar  would  his  heart  lo  iliee  resign; 
I     A  worm,  by  self  and  t-iii  opprest, 
I     That  pants  to  reach  thy  promis'd  rest. 

;2  With  holy  fear  and  rev' rend  love, 

I  loii-i  io  lie  beneath  ihy  throne  ; 
I  long  in  thee  to  live,  and  move, 

And  stay  myself  on  thoc  alone  : 
Teach  me  to  lean  upon  ihy  breast, 
To  find  in  thee  the  promis'd  rest. 

3  Thou  say'st  thou  wilt  ihy  servants  keep 

In  perfect  peace,  who^e  minds  j-liall  be 
Like  new-born  ha'.ies-,  or  helpless  sheep. 

Completely  stay'd,  dear  Lord  !  on  thee. 
How  calm  their  state,  liow  truly  blest, 
Who  trust  on  thee,  the  promis'd  rest. 

4  Take  me,  my  Saviour,  as  thine  own, 

And  vindicate  my  righteous  cause  ; 
Be  thou  my  portion,  Lord,  alone, 

And  be:id  me  to  obey  thy  laws : 
In  thy  dear  arms  of  love  caress'd, 
Give  me  to  find  thy  promis'd  rest. 

3  Bid  the  tempestuous  rage  of  sin, 
-  With  all  its  wrathful  fury,  die  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer  dwell  within. 

And  turn  my  sorrows  into  joy  : 
Oh.  may  my  heart  by  thee  pnssess'd, 
Know  thee  to  be  my  promis'd  rest. 


007  P.  M.    7.7.7.7.7.7. 

^if  4      P]endi7is  the  Atom-ment.  Ps.  L\xxiv.  Si, 

1  T^ATPIER,  God,  who  seest  in  me 

-*-     Only  sin  and  misery, 

Turn  to  thy  Anointed  One, 

I*ook  on  thy  beloved  Son  ; 

Ilini,  and  theti  the  sinner,  see: 

Look  through  Jesus'  wounds  on  me. 

203 


S98  SI- rVLl CATION  FOR  THE 

S  Hpavciily  Fatlirr,  Lord  of  all, 

Hear  niicl  show  thou  hcar'st  my  call  I 
Kow  rhir.e  oar.  in  merry  ho\T, 
Smile  on  nui  a  siniicr  now  ! 
Now  ilio  sione  ;o  (li'sh  convert, 
('a?t  a  look,  niid  melt  my  liearU 

J  T.ord,  I  cannot  let  thee  {^0, 
'['ill  a  hlcpsirijj;  thou  hcstow  ; 
Hear  my  Advosate  divine. 
Lol  to  his.  my  suit  i  join  ; 
.Toin'd  wi;h  ]ii>-.  il  cannot  fail: 
Let  me  now  with  thee  prevail ! 

4  Jcpus,  answer  from  above. 
Is  not  all  ihy  nature  love  I 
Pity  from  liiine  eye  let  fall ; 
liicss  me  whilst  on  ihoe  I  call  : 
Am  I  thine,  thou  Son  of  God  ? 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

CM.-  •^^- 

SOS    The  tcrrorf  nf  jiuJi^vicht,  and  pcnilcnee 

from  ihnn. 
1   TT7"HEN,  risins:  from  the  bed  of  death, 
'  *     O'crwhclm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  eee  my  ]\Iakcr  face  to  face, 
O  how  shall  I  appear  I 

i  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 
And  mercy  may  be  souizht, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought : — 

3  When  thou.  0  Lord  !  shall  stand  diaclos'd 

In  majesty  severe. 
And  sit  in  judamciit  on  my  soul, 
O  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

4  But  there's fori^ivencss.  Lord,  with  thee; 

Thy  na;ure  is  benign  : 
Thv  pard'ning  mercy  I  implore; 
I^or  mercy,  Lord,  is  thine. 
S04 


DIVINE    MERCY.  !299,  300 

5  0  let  ihy  boundless  mercy  sliine 

On  my  henighted  soul ! 
Correct  my  passions,  m«.'nd  my  heart, 
And  all  my  It'ars  control. 

6  And  may  I  taste  thy  richer  grnrc 

In  iliat  decisive  hour. 
When  Christ  to  judgment  shall  descend, 
And  time  shall  be  no  more. 

290  c.  M. 

1   /r\  TIIOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
'^  Contrition's  humi)lc  si^h  ; 
Wiiosc  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  ! 

?  Sec  !  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 
A  wretched  wand'rer  mourn  : 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  lace  ? 
PIdst  thou  not  said,  return? 

3  Absent  from  thee,  my  guide,  my  hght ! 

WiiJiout  one  cheering  ray  ; 
Tlu-ough  dangers,  fears,  and  gloomy  night. 
How  desolate  my  way  ! 

4  O  shine  on  this  benighted  heart. 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine  : 
And  let  thy  heahng  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

A/^rk  C.     M. 

*J^^  For  a  new  Nature. 

1  OUPREME  High-priest,  the  pilgrim's  light, 
^  My  heart  for  thee  prepare  ; 

Thine  image  stamp,  and  deeply  write 
Thy  superscription  there. 

2  Ah,  let  my  forehead  bear  thy  seal, 

My  arm  thy  badge  retain, 
Mv  heart  the  inward  witness  feel 
That  I  am  born  again. 

S05 


501  SUPPLICATION   FOR   THE 

3  Into  thy  Imml'Ie  mansion  come, 

8<'t  lip  iliy  uwriliiij;;  here  : 
Posse.-s  my  heart,  and  leave  no  room 
For  sin  to  harbour  there  : 

4  Ah.  give  me,  Lord,  the  single  eye, 

Whieh  aims  at  naught  but  thee  : 
I  fain  would  live,  and  yet  not  I — 
Let  Jesus  live  in  me. 

5  O  that  the  penetrating  sight 

And  eagle's  eye  were  mine  ! 
Undazzled  at  the  Ixmndless  light, 
01' majesty  divine ; 

6  That  vi^ith  the  armies  of  the  sky 

I  loo  may  sit  and  sing, 
Add.  .Saviour,  to  the  eagle's  eye, 
The  dove's  aspiring  wing. 

C.  M. 
30  J.     For  Sah-alion  frum  (he  poiver  of  Sin  kere^, 

And  from  ils  exislcncc  finally. 
1  r\  WHEi'J  wilt  thou  my  Saviour  be  ! 
^-^  O  when  shall  I  be  clean  ! 
The  true  eternal  .Sabbath  see, 
A  perfect  rest  from  sin  ! 

8  Jesus  !  the  sinner's  rest  thou  art, 
From  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain; 
While  thou  art  absent  from  my  heart, 
I  look  lor  rest  in  vain  ! 

3  The  consolations  of  thy  word 

My  soul  have  long  upheld  ; 
The  laiihful  promise  of  the  Lord 
Shall  surely  be  fuliill'd  : 

4  Joining  thy  sheep  in  yonder  fold. 

Like  them  I  shall  rejoice; 
Like  them  thy  glory  slinll  behold 
And  hear  my  shepherd's  Toice. 
20t> 


DIVINE    MERCY.  302,  S03 


S  Oth«'\t  I  no'.v  J  ho  voice  m\^M  hoar, 
Thai  spi'aks  my  t^iiis  forgiven  ; 
Thy  word  is  past  io  ijivo  ine  here 
The  inward  pledge  ot"  heaven. 


pen: 


e?  ./— rf  Prrjj;cr  rf  i:  prnifrnt.      Ps.  6. 

1  s^H  that  the  Lord  woiild  hear  my  cry, 

A'ld  s-av  Iiis  anircr  lest  I  die  ! 
T'ly  wrafli  i- _}')•*• — vft.  oh.  for^'ive  I 
And  let  n  mo;ir:ii:ig  sinner  live. 

2  In  all  my  frame,  wiuioul,  within, 
I  feel  the  sad  elier.ts  of  <in  ; 

Ifi)'.v  long,  my  God.  iiusst  I  complain, 
And  depreeaie  thy  wraih  in  vain? 

3  Oh,  should  I  die  depriv'd  of  thee  ! 
V/iia(  heing  else  can  sai-cour  nic  ? 

1'iiy  frowns  would  ro'.ui  my  .soul  in  death, 
And  sink  it  to  the  depths  bei^eath. 

4  Ye  darling  sins,  that  plague  me  so, 
'i'hc  greatest  enemies  T  know, 
Depart — t-tr  (^od  hath  heard  my  pray'r. 
And  will  not  let  me  long  despair. 

5  No  ; — 1  shall  yet  his  goodness  bless  ; 
And  when  this  transient  hfe  shall  pass. 
Then,  full  of  glory.  I  shall  prove 

-  He  can  be  just,  and  sinners  love. 


SALVATION  THROUGH  .TE3US  CHRIST. 

XaS  SIXNER  TKUSTIXG  I?f  CnKIST  FOR  SALVATION 
•>^.>  L.    M.  -.a'-    ■'   ^ 

**'-^*-*   Tlumhle  Trusl  ;  or,  Despair  prevented, 

1  J  ORD,  didst  thou  die,  hut  not  for  me  ? 
■^-^  Am  I  forbid  to  trust  thy  blood  f 
Hast  thou  not  pardons,  rich  and  free  ? 
And  grace,  an  overwhelming  flood  ? 

2  Presumptuous  thought !  to  fix  the  bound — 
To  limit  mercy's  sov' reign  reign  : 

K  207 


504  SALVATION    THROrOH 

Whnt  o;hcr  hnp;iy  pomIs  have  found, 
I'll  seek  ;  nor  sluill  I  peek  in  vain. 

:?  I  O'.vn  my  jruilt ;  my  sins  confess  ; 
Tan  men  or  devils  make  them  more  ? 
Of  crimes,  already  niunlicrle?s, 
Vain  tlic  attempt  to  swell  the  score. 

4  Were  the  Mack  hst  hofore  my  siirht, 
While  I  rcmcm!'cr  thou  lia.st  diorl, 
"rwould  only  nrire  my  speedier  flight 
To  seek  salvation  at  thy  side. 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  I'll  ca-:t  me  down, 
'i'o  ihee  reveal  my  puilt  and  fear  ; 

And — if  thou  spurn  me  iiom  liiy  throne — 
I'll  be  xha  first  who  perish'd  there. 


301  L.  M.  /.. 

\^  .  / 

1  "pAR  from  thy  fold:  0  God,  my  feet 

-*-     Once  moved  in  error's  devious  maze  ; 
Kor  found  relijrious  duties  sweet. 
Nor  sought  thy  face,  nor  lov'd  thy  ways, 

2  With  tend'rest  voice  thou^'bad'st  me  flee 

The  paihs  which  thou  couldst  ne'er  approve  ; 
And  genily  drew  my  sou!  to  tiiee. 
With  cords  of  sweet,  eternal  love. 

3  Now  to  thy  footstool.  Lord.  I  fly, 

And  low  in  self-abasemcnf  fail ; 
A  vile,  a  helpless  worm,  I  lie, 
And  thou,  my  God,  art  all  in  all. 

•4  Denrer.  far  dearer  to  my  heart, 

Than  all  the  joys  th  ii  eariu  can  give  ; 
From  fame,  from  wealth,  irom  fiiendd  I'd  part, 
Beneath  thy  countenance  to  live. 

5  And  when,  in  smiling  friendship  drest. 
Death  bids  me  quit  this  mortal  frame, 
208 


JESUS  CHRIST.  305,  30G 

Gently  rcclin'd  on  Jesus'  breast, 
I\Iy  latest  breath  shall  bless  his  name. 

(i  Then  my  unfetter'd  soul  shall  rise, 
And  soar  above  yon  starry  spheres, 
Join  the  full  chorus  of  the  skies, 
And  sing  thy  praise  through  endless  years. 

.,^.^  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.1.7. 

^^^  The  Surrender. 

1  ■\T7'ELC0]ME,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer, 

'  '     Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Lord.  I  make  a  full  .surrender, 
Ev'ry  pow'r  and  thought  be  thine, 

Thine  entirely, 
Through  eternal  ages  thine. 

2  Known  to  all  to  be  thy  mansion, 

Earth  and  hell  will  di-^appear  ; 
Or  in  vain  attempt  possession, 
When  thev  tind  the  Lord  is  near — 

Shout,  0  Zion  ! 
Shout,  ye  saints,  the  Lord  is  here  ! 

C.  M. 
orfciCi    Faith  in  Christ,  for  Pardon  and  Sanclijl- 
•>^^  cation. 

1  TTOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  ! 
-^-*-  Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains  ! 
And  satan  binds  our  captive  m.inds 

Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sov'reign  grace 

Pounds  from  the  sacred  word, 
'*  Ho.  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  upon  The  Lord." 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief, 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord, 
Oh  !  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  Mood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly, 

2(35 


3^7 1  308       SALVATION  THROUGH 

Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul, 
From  Climes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King, 

My  reigning  sins  subdue, 
Drive  the  old  dmgon  from  his  seat, 
With  all  his  hellish  crew. 

6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

v)u  thy  kind  arms  I  fall : 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus  and  my  all. 

•1C^7  C.  M.   ' 

&\9  4    Qjfi  (Jiifjgg  pofned  away.     2  Cor.  ▼.  17. 

1  T  ET  carnal  minds  the  world  pursue, 
■*-'  If  has  no  charms  for  me  ; 

Once,  I  admir'd  its  trifles  too, 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  fading  charms  no  longer  please, 

i-fo  more  content  aff 'rd  ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  hke  these, 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  op'ning  day, 

The  stars  are  all  coneeal'd  ; 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 
When  Jesus  is  reveal'd. 

^  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice— 
I  l»id  tl>em  all  depart  ; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice, 
Have  fix'd  my  roving  heart. 

3>  Now.  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 
And  wholly  live  to  thee  ; 
But  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 
A  worthless  worm  like  nic  ? 


SOS  L.  M. 

J  /^  GOD,  to  whom  in  flesh  reveal'd, 
^^  The  helpless  all  for  succour  came ; 
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The  sick  to  be  rclicv'd  and  lieal'd, 
;  And  found  salvation  in  thy  name. 

I  2  With  p'.iblirans  and  harlots  I, 

I  In  fliosc  (hy  Spirit's  ^oj^pcl  days, 

I  To  tliro,  tlio  sinner's  friend,  draw  nigh, 

i  And  humbly  sue  for  saving  grace. 

3  Thou  seest  me  helpless  and  distress'd, 

J  Feeble,  and  faint,  and  blind,  and  poor; 

Wrary  I  come  to  thoo  for  rest, 
And  sick  of  sin  implore  a  cure. 

4  My  sin's  incurable  disease, 

Thou,  Jesus,  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Inspire  mc  with  thy  power  and  peace-, 
And  pardon  on  my  conscience  seal. 

5  A  touch,  a  word,  a  look  from  thee, 

Can  turn  niv  heart  and  make  it  clean  ; 
Purge  the  foul  inbred  leprosy. 
And  save  me  from  my  bosom-sin. 

6  Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  I  do  believe. 

Thou  canst  the  saving  grace  impart ; 
Thou  canst  this  instant  now  forgive. 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart, 

7  My  heart,  which  now  to  thee  I  raise, 

I  know  thou  canst  this  moment  cleanse^ 
The  deepest  stains  of  sin  efface. 
And  drive  the  evil  spirit  hence. 

8  Be  it  according  to  thv  word  ! 

Accomplish  now  thy  work  in  me ; 
And  let  my  soul,  to  health  restor'd, 
Devote  its  little  all  to  thee  ! 

OVfeF  y/jg  sinner  trusting  in  God. 

1  "ITTHAT  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears? 
*  '  As  if  the  Lord  was  loath  to  save, 

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Or  lov'd  to  sec  us  drencli'd  in  tcf.rs, 
Or  sink  with  sorrow  to  the  grave. 

2  Does  he  want  slaves  to  grace  his  throne  ? 
Or  rules  he  by  an  iron  rod  ? 

TiOves  he  the  cieep  despairing  groan  ? 
Ts  he  u  tyrant,  or  a  God  ? 

3  Nof  all  the  sins  wliich  we  have  wrought, 
So  much  his  tcnrler  bowels  grieve, 

As  this  unkind  injurious  thought, 
That  he's  unwilling  to  forgive. 

4  What  though  our  crimes  are  black  as  night 
Or  glowing  like  the  frinison  iiiuni, 
Lnnianuel's  blood  will  make  them  white 
As  snow  through  the  pure  ether  borne, 

5  Lord,  'tis  amazing  grace  we  own. 
And  well  may  rebel  worms  surprise  ; 
But,  -was  not  thy  incarnate  Son 

A  most  amazing  sacrifice  ? 

6  "  I've  found  a  ransom,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  No  humble  penitent  shall  die  ;" 
Lord,  we  would  now  believe  thy  word. 
And  thy  unbounded  mercies  try  ! 

"-'^^  Parting  v:ini  carnnl  joys. 

1  T  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away; 
-■-  Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
Fnl'^e  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whisthng  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair. 
And  whilst  I  lisrcn'd  to  your  song. 

Your  streams  had  e'en  convey'd  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  warn'd  me  of  that  dark  abyss, 
That  drew  me  from  those  treach'rous  seas. 
And  bid  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

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Now  to  (he  shining  rciilins  h1)ovc 

I  strotrh  my  liaiids  and  gluiicu  mine  eyes ; 

O  for  the  phiions  of  ii  dove 

To  boar  mc  lo  the  upper  skies ; 

There  froin  the  bosoni  of  my  Ood 
Oi-eaiis  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
'I'liere  would  1  iix  my  last  abode. 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 


'^11.  L.  M. 

1  T^V  variou3  maxims,  forms,  and  rules, 
-^^  That  puss  for  wisdom  in  the  schools, 
I  ^iirove  my  passions  to  restrain  ; 

Bui  all  my  ellbrts  prov'd  in  vain. 

2  But  since  the  Saviour  I  have  known, 
Mj  rules  are  all  reduced  to  one  : — 
'j'o  keep  my  Lord,  by  faith,  in  view, 
This  strength  supplies  and  motives  too. 

3  I  sec  him  lead  a  suff'ring  life, 
Patient  amidst  reproach  and  strife  ; 
And  from  this  pattern  courage  take 
To  bear  and  suffer  for  his  sake. 

4  Upon  the  cross  I  see  him  bleed. 
And  by  the  sight  from  fear  am  freed, 
This  sight  destroys  the  life  of  sin, 
And  quickens  heav'nly  life  within. 

5  To  look  to  Jesus  as  he  rose. 
Confirms  my  hope,  disarms  my  foes. 
The  world  I  shame  and  overcome, 
By  pointing  to  my  Saviour's  tomb. 

6  I  see  him  look  with  pity  down, 

And  hold  in  view  the  conqu'ror's  crown. 
If  pross'd  with  griefs  and  cares  before, 
My  soul  revives,  and  asks  no  more, 

7  By  faith  I  see  the  hour  at  hand. 
When  in  his  presence  I  shall  stand. 

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Then  it  will  be  my  endless  bliss, 
To  sec  him  wir;re  and  as  he  is. 

.>!-  Truslmsr  in  God. 

1  QjING  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims 
^  iiis  various  and  iiis  .saving  names  : 

O  may  they  not  be  heard  alone, 
Cut  by  our  sure  experience  known. 

2  Awake,  our  noblest  pow'rs,  to  bless 
The  (rod  of'Abra'ni,  (lod  ot"  peace  ; 
Now  by  a  dearer  title  known, 
Father  and  God  of  Christ  his  Son. 

3  Through  ev'ry  age  his  gracious  ear 
Ii<  open  to  his  servants'  pray'r  ; 
Nor  can  one  humble  soul  complain, 
'I'hat  it  hath  sought  its  God  in  vain. 

4  What  unbelieving  heart  shall  dare 
In  wliispcrs  to  suggest  a  iear, 
While  SI  ill  lie  owns  his  ancient  name, 
The  same  his  pow'r,  his  love  the  same  ! 

5  To  thee  our  souls  in  faith  arise. 
To  thee  we  lift  expeciing  eyes. 

And  boldly  through  the  desert  tread  ; 
For  God  will  guard,  where  God  shall  lead. 

«|.»  CM.         t^^^'-- 

«**■*>  Thrjmxr.v.r  of  faith. 

1  T^AITH  adds  new  chariiis  to  earthly  bhss, 
-*-     And  saves  me  from  its  snares  ; 

Its  aid  in  ev'ry  duly  brings, 
And  sottens  all  my  cares  ; 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  ihe  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heav'nly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

2  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  pow'r 
The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  314,  515 

That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dyhig  hve. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

AVlicru  deathless  pleasures  reigii ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise  seal'-d 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood  : 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  There,  there  unshaken  would  I  rest, 

Till  this  vile  body  dies: 
And  then  on  Faith's  triumphant  wings 
At  once  to  glory  rise. 

♦%!  -  L.  M. 

0  J.  ^  Pfjjllj  (I  substitute  for  visiov.. 

1  'nniS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

■*•    We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night'; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heav'n  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies  ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear ; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heav'nly  ray  : 

Thoueh  lions  roar,  -and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abra'm,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 
And  fir'd  liis  zeal  along  the  road. 

0  i-»^  There  is  salvation  in  none  other  than.  Jeeus. 

1  TN  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
•■■  The  path  to  happiness  and  God ; 

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316  SALVATION   THROUGH 

Her  weak  direction-?  leave  the  mind 
Bcwildcr'd  in  a  doubiiul  road. 

2  Jesus,  thy  words  alone  impart 

Eternal  life  ;  on  these  I  live  ; 
Diviner  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Tlian  all  the  pow'rs  of  nature  give. 

3  Here  let  my  constant  feet  abide ; 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way  : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  l.-e  my  guide 
To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

■1  The  various  forms  that  men  devise, 

To  shake  my  faith  with  treach'rous  art, 
I  scorn  as  vanity  and  lies, 
And  bind  thy  gospel  to  my  heart. 

2.  THE  GRACIOUS  NATUKE  OF  THIS  SALVATION. 

^^^     Salvation  hij  Grace.     Eph.  ii.  5.        '^ 

1  i^RACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  I 
^-^  Harmonious  to  the  ear  I 
Hcav'n  with  the  echo  shall  resound. 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man  ; 

And  all  the  steps  thai  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feel 
To  tread  the  heav'nly  road  ; 

And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet. 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 
And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow  : 

'Twas  grace  which  kept  me  to  tliis  day. 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

5  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heav'n  the  topmost  stone. 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 
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"  ■-  •      Bij  grace  ye  ure  saved.     Eph.  ii.  5. 

1  ^ELF  righteous  souls  on  works  rely, 
^  And  l)oast  their  mortal  dignity  ; 
But  if  I  li.sp  a  song  oi  praise, 

Grace  is  the  note  my  soul  shall  raise. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  quicken'd  me  when  dead, 
And  grace  my  soul  to  Jesus  led  ; 

Grace  brings  me  pardon  lor  my  sin— 
'Tis  grace  subdues  my  lusts  within. 

3  'Tis  grace  that  sweetens  ev'ry  cross, 
"I'is  grace  supports  in  ev'ry  loss ; 

In  Jesus'  grace  my  soul  is  strong — 
Grace  is  my  hope  and  Christ  my  song. 

4  "I'is  grace  defends  when  danger's  near; 
And  'lis  by  grace  I  persevere  ; 

"i'is  grace  constrains  my  soul  to  love- 
Free  grace  is  all  they  sing  above. 

3  Thus  'tis  alone  of  grace  I  boast. 
And  'lis  in  grace  alone  I  trust ; 
Fur  all  that's  past  grace  is  my  theme, 
For  what's  to  come  'lis  still  the  same. 

6  Through  endless  years,  of  grace  FU  sing, 
Adoic  and  bless  my  heav'nly  King; 
Fll  cast  iny  crown  before  his  throne, 
And  shout  free  grace  to  him  alone. 

L.  M. 
«5-^  Q  Faith  connected  v/ilh  Salvation.     Rom.  1. 
•^■^^  16.  Heb.  X.  39. 

1  TVOT  by  the  law  of  innocence 

•*■'    Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heav'n  ; 
New  works  can  give  us  no  pretence 
I'o  have  our  ancient  sins  forgiv'n  : 

2  Not  the  best  deeds  that  we  have  done 
Can  make  a  wounded  conscience  whole! 
Faith  is  the  grace, — and  liiith  alone, 
That  flies  to  Christ,  and  saves  the  soul. 

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3  Lord,  I  liclicvc  thy  heavenly  word  ! 
Fain  would  I  have  my  soul  renew'd : 
I  mourn  lor  sin.  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardou'd  and  ?ul;du'd. 

4  O  may  thy  <rrace  its  pow'r  display  '. 
Let  guilt  and  death  no  longer  reign; 
Save  me  in  thine  appointed  way, 
Is'or  let  my  humble  laith  be  vain  ! 

«|(^  P.  M.     11.8.11.8. 

"-*'^        Fedeemin if  grace.     1  Cor.  iv.  7. 

1  TN  soncfs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 
■*■  Ye  pilgrims  for  Sion  who  press. 

Break  forth  and  e.xtol  the  great  Ancient  of  days, 
His  rich  and  unmerited  grace. 

2  His  love  from  eternity  burn'd  for  our  race, 

Broke  forth  and  discovcr'd  its  flame. 
And  now  with  the  cords  of  liis  kindness  he  draws. 
And  brings  us  to  love  his  great  name. 

3  0  had  he  not  pitied  the  state  wc  were  in, 

Our  bosoms  his  love  had  ne'er  felt  :  [ein, 

We  alt  would  have  liv'd.  would  have  died  too  in 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  our  guilt. 

4  What  was  there  in  man.  that  could  merit  esteeni. 

Or  give  the  C'rcaior  delight  ? 
'Twas  "  even  so.  Father."  we  ever  must  sing, 

Because  it  secm'd  good  in  thy  sight. 
[5  Urg'd  on  by  this  grace,  did  the  Saviour  appea?, 

1"he  bearer  of  help  from  above. 
Now  all  who  are  ihirstitig  may  freely  draw  near, 

And  drink  in  the  streams  of  his  love.] 
6  Then  irive  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name, 

To  him  all  the  irlory  belongs  ;  [fame. 

Be  ours  the  high  joys  still  to  sound  forth  hii 

And  crown  him  in  each  of  our  songs. 

320  f^„„j,  „fc^',i '  John  i.  29. 


1  IVOT 
J-^    On 


Jewish  altars  slain, 
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JESUS   CHRIST.  521 

Could  pive  the  jrnilty  rnnsciencc  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  licav'niy  Lamb, 

Takrs  all  our  sins  away ; 
A  pacnlice  of  noMcr  name. 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  tliat  dear  head  of  thine — - 
While  like  a  peni  ent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

'I'he  burden  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanisitifr  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Atid  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  BclievinjT,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  rurse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lam!)  with  cheerful  voice. 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

•-***•■■  Salvafio7i  is  of  Grace. 

1  'C'V'RY  fallen  soul,  by  sinning, 
-^   Merits  everlasting  pain  ; 

.Btif  thy  love  without  beginning, 
Has  redeemed  the  world  again. 
Countless  millions 
Shall  in  life,  through  Jesus  reign. 

2  Patise,  my  soul,  adore  and  wonder  ! 

Ask,  "  0  why  su'-h  love  to  me?" 
Grace  hath  put  me  in  the  number 

Of  ihe  Snvioui's  family  : 
Hallelujah  ! 
Thanks,  eternal  thanks  to  thee  ! 

3  Since  that  love  had  no  beginning, 

And  shall  never,  never  cease  ; 
Keep.  0  keep  me,  Lord,  from  sinning! 
Guide  me  in  the  way  of  peace  ! 

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Sii2  SALVATION    THROUGH 

]Makc  mc  wnlk  in 
AH  tlic  paths  of  holiness. 

4  Wl'.en  I  quit  this  fcehle  mansion, 

AimI  my  soul  rotiiriis  to  thee; 
he:  rho  pow'r  of  thy  asrension 

Manifest  itself  in  me  ; 
Thioufjh  thy  Spirit, 
Give  the  final  victory  ! 

5  Whrn  the  angel  sounds  the  trumpet  ; 

When  my  soul  and  body  join  ; 
When  my  Saviour  comes  to  judgment, 

Bright  in  majesty  divine  ; 
Let  me  triumph 
In  tliy  righteousness  as  niine. 

"•""  rurlcmplion  hy  C/irist  cJoJie.  1  Pet.  i.  18, 19. 

1  T7'XSLA^"D  by  sin,  and  hound  in  chains 
•^-^  Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doom'd  to  everlasting  pains, 
We  wretched  guilty  captives  lay. 

9  Nor  gold  nor  sems  could  buy  our  peace  ; 
Nor  iIjc  whole  world's  collected  store 
SulTifc  to  ])urfiiase  om-  release  ; 
A  thousand  worlds  v.cre  all  too  poor. 

3  Tc«>us.  the  liOrd,  the  mijrhty  Cod, 
An  all-sufTicicni  ransoni  paid  : 
Invalii'd  price  !  Ins  precious  Mood 
For  vile  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became 

To  reseuo  guilty  souls  from  hell : 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dyinir  Lamb, 
Ecncath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Aniazir'ir  coodnes.o  I   love* divine  ! 
O  may  onr  ffra'rfnl  bear's  adore 

Tlie  ma'cbl'^ss  or\nco  :  nor  yield  to  sin, 
Nor  v.enr  i's  cruel  fetters  more  ! 
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3.    TRUE  FAITH  ACCOMPAMED  BY  A  HOLY  LIFE. 

o^o  ^  Jiving  faiUt  nrcessary. 

-'■''-*-  And  make  ihcir  empty  boast 

Of  inward  joys  and  sins  for^fiv'n, 

While  tliey  are  slaves  to  lust ! 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  he  cold  and  dead  ; 
None  init  a  livinj^  pow'r  unites 
To  Christ  the  living  Head  : — • 

3  A  fai'h  that  changes  all  the  heart ; 

A  faith  that  v/orks  by  love; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lilts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  Faith  must  obey  our  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace : 
A  pard'ning  God  requires  us  still 
To  perfect  holiness. 

4.     ADDRESSES    TO     CHRIST,     AND     GRATITUDE    FOR 
REDEEMING    LOVE. 

P.  M.     S.S.6.S.S.G. 
•^OJ    '^^'^  UfiscarcJinhlr  Love  of  Christ.     Ephea, 
"^"^^  iii.  17— ID. 

1  /~\  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art! 
^^  When  shall  I  fu'.d  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  Thee  I 
I  thirst,  and  faint,  and  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love. 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  his  love  than  death  or  hell ; 
Its  riciies  are  unsearrhab.lc  ; 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vnin  its  depth  to  see, 
They  cannot  reach  the  mysiery, 

The  length,  and  breadth,  and  heiirht. 
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3  O  that  I  could  for  ovrr  sit, 
Willi  I\I:iry  m  llie  Master's  feet  ! 

Be  this  my  liiijipy  choice, 
My  only  care.  delii,'lit,  and  hiiss, 
My  j*'*y'  "ly  lK'av«M)  on  eanh  he  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice. 

4  O  that  I  could  \viih  favoiir'd  John 
Recline  my  weary  head  upon 

The  dear  I'edecmer's  breast  ! 
From  care,  and  sin.  and  sorrow  free, 
Give  me,  O  Lord,  to  find  in  Thee 

My  everlasting  rest. 

oo«c  p.  M.    8.7.8.7. 

*^^*^     Mircicle  of  Grace.     Luke  xix.  10. 

1  TJAIL  !  my  ever  blessed  .Tesus, 
-*--*■  Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing  ; 
To  my  soul  iliy  name  is  precious. 

Thou  my  prophet,  priest,  and  king. 

2  0  !  what  mercy  flow?  from  heaven, 

O,  what  joy  and  happiness  I 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  ma<h  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  ol  grace. 

3  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcern'd  in  sin  I  lay; 
Swiit  destrucMon  still  pursuing, 
Till  my  Saviour  pass'd  this  way. 

4  Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness  ; 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  ibrgiven, 
I'm  a  niiiacle  of  grace. 

5  Shout,  ye  briszht  angelic  choir, 

Praise  ihe  Lamb  enthron'd  above  ; 
Whilst  astonish'd.  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love. 

6  That  blest  moment  I  recciv'd  him, 

Fiird  my  soul  whh  joy  and  peace ; 
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Love  I  mn."h  ?  I've  mncli  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

«,,,^  P.  M.     8.8.r,.8.P.6.      ' 

0*-v>  ExcrUcncii  of  Christ.     Is:iiah  xxxr.  2. 

1  r\  CnUT>D  I  spt^ak  the  matcliloss  worth, 
^^  O  roil  Id  1  soniul  tlic  irlories  forth 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine, 
I'd  soar  and  toiirh  the  hcav'nly  strings. 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings, 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I'd  sing  the  precious  Mood  he  spilt, 
My  ransom  irom  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine  ; 
I'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all  perfect  heav'nly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

S  I'd  sintr  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne  : 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to  everlasting  days 
]\Iake  all  his  glories  known. 

4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come. 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  his  face ; 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

C.  M. 
327    Praise  for  the  Fnidi fain  opened.     Zech. 
xiii.  I. 

1  'pHERE  is  a  fountain  fiU'd  with  blood 
-■-    Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

3  The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 

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3^38  SALVATION  THROUGH 

0  Jhcre  mny  I.  though  vile  as  hf, 
Wash  all  my  ."ins  a\v;iy  ! 

3  Donr  dyincr  Lnmb.  thy  precious  blood 

i-^hali  iioVLT  lusi-  its  pow'r. 
Till  all  the  nmsoiird  oliurch  of  God 
Be  sav'd,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  sinrc,  by  faith,  I  saw  tiie  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply. 
Rf'deoniincr  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  1  die, 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  siiitj  thy  power  to  .save  ; 
Wlie;i  this  poor  li.s])in5  .^-'amm'rln^f  tongue 
Lies  .silent  in  the  grave. 

6  Lord,  I  believe  thou  hast  prcpar'd 

(l.^nworthy  though  I  be) 
For  me  a  blood-bought  free  reward, 
A  golden  harp  for  mc  ! 

7  'Tis  strung,  and  tun'd,  for  endless  years. 

And  form'd  by  power  divine; 
To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears 
No  other  name  but  thine. 


J..  M. 

Lxiii. 


OQG    T/ie  Lovi?ig  Ki7}dness  of  the  Lord.     Psaii 


1  A  WAKE,  my  soul  in  joyful  lays, 

•^^  And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  liow  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fiill, 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all; 
Ho  sav'd  me  from  my  lost  estate. 
His  loving- kindness,  0  how  great ! 

3  Though  num'rous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 

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Ho  safely  IcaJ-*  my  soul  along. 
His  loving-kinrliiess,  O  how  strong  1 

4  When  trouhle.  like  a  gloomy  cloud. 
Has  gariifi-'d  liiick  aiul  lliuiider'd  loud, 
lie  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  good  I 

i  ()ften  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
rnino  irom  my  Josiss  to  depart  ; 
But  rliough  1  have  him  oft  i'orgot, 
His  loving- kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale. 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
O  !  may  my  last  expiring  l)rcath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  doaih. 

7  Then  let  mc  mount  ap.d  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day  ; 
And  sing  with  raptures  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

329  P-  ^f-     6.6.6.G.8.S. 

1  T  ET  earth  and  heav'n  agree  ; 
-"-^  Angels  and  men  be  join'd, 
To  celei)rate  with  me 

The  Saviour  of  mankind  : 
T'  adore  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name. 

2  Jesus  !  transporting  sound  !  ;• 

The  joy  of  earth  and  heav'n  ; 
No  other  help  is  found, 

No  other  name  is  giv'n, 
By  which  we  can  salvation  have. 
But  Jesus  came  the  world  to  save. 

3  Jesus  !  harmonious  name  ! 

It  charms  the  host  above  ; 
They  ever  more  proclaim, 

And  wonder  at  his  love  ; 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  our  Jesus'  face. 

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S30  SALVATION   THROUGH 

4  Stung  liy  the  scorpion  sin, 

My  poor  cxpirinif  .-■•oul 
TIic  balmy  sound  drinks  in, 

And  is  at  once  made  whole: 
See  there  my  Lord  upon  the  tree ! 
I  hear,  I  feel  he  died  lor  me. 

5  0  unexampled  love  I 

O  all-rcdccining  grace! 
How  swiftly  didsi  lluui  move 

To  save  a  fallen  race  : 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known, 
What  thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done  ? 

6  O  for  a  trumpet  voice. 

On  all  the  world  to  call ; 
To  bid  their  hearts  rejoice 

In  him  who  died  lor  all ! 
For  all  my  Lord  was  crucified; 
For  all,  for  all  my  Saviour  died. 

7  To  serve  thy  blessed  will. 

Thy  dying  love  to  praise, 
Thy  counsel  to  fulfil, 

And  minister  thy  grace, 
Freely  what  I  receive  to  give, 
The  life  of  heaven  on  earth  I  live. 

330        P.  M.  8.8.8.8.8.8.  as  112th. 

1  r\  LOVE  divine  !  what  hast  thou  done  ! 
^^  Th'  iniTTiortal  God  has  died  for  me  I 
The  Father's  coeternal  Son, 

Bore  all  my  sins  upon  the  tree : 
Th'  immortal  God  for  me  hath  died: 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  cracilied. 

2  Behold  and  love,  ye  that  pass  by. 

The  blc<?ding  Prince  of  life  and  peace  ! 
Come,  see,  ye  worms,  j'our  Maker  die, 

And  say,  was  ever  grief  like  his  ? 
Come,  feel  wiih  me  his  blood  appUed  : 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucilied: 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  531,  532 

3  Is  criicified  for  nio  and  you, 

To  bring  us  rebels  back  to  God : 
Believe,  believe  the  record  true, 

Ye  all  arc  bought  wiih  Jesus'  blood ; 
Pardon  for  all  flows  from  his  side  : 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucifietl. 

4  Tlien  let  us  sit  beneath  his  cross, 

And  gladly  catch  the  healing  stream  : 
All  things  for  him  account  but  loss, 

And  give  up  all  our  hearts  to  him  : 
Of  nothing  think  or  speak  beside, 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucitied. 

331  L.  M. 

1  IVTY  hope,  my  all,  my  Savioirr  thou, 
-'•*■'-  To  thee,  lo  !  now  my  soul  I  bow  ; 
I  feel  the  bliss  thy  wounds  impart, 

I  find  thee,  Saviour,  in  my  heart. 

2  Be  thou  my  strength,  be  ihou  my  way, 
Protect  me  through  my  life's  sliort  day  : 
In  all  my  acts  may  wisdom  guide, 
And  keep  me,  Saviour,  near  thy  side. 

3  Correct,  reprove,  and  comfort  me  ; 
As  I  have  need  my  Saviour  be  : 
And  if  I  would  from  thee  depart, 

-  Then  clasp  me,  Saviour,  to  thy  heart. 

4  In  fierce  temptation's  darkest  hour, 
Save  me  from  sin  and  Satan's  pow'r  ; 
Tear  ev'ry  idol  from  thy  throne, 
And  reign,  my  Saviour — reign  alone. 

5  My  sufT'ring  time  shall  soon  be  o'er, 
Then  shall  I  sigh  and  v.-cep  no  more, 
My  ransom'd  soul  shall  soar  away, 
To  sing  thy  praise  in  endless  day. 

««i,  P.  M.     6.6.fi.6.8.8.     " 

•'*'*^  Jesus  ahovc  all  praise. 


I    TOIN  all  ihc  glorious  names 
**    Of  wisdom,  love,  and  pow'r, 


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^33  SALVATION    THROUGH 

1'liat  ever  mortals  knc-.v, 
That  niigcls  ever  bore : 
All  live  :oo  meaa 
To  speak  his  worlh  ; 

'i'«)o  inraii  to  set 
j\Iy  .Saviour  lorth. 

2  But  U  what  gentle  terms, 

Wliat  eondescendiii;?  ways, 
Duth  our  Iledeemer  ui^e, 

To  teach  his  hcav'nly  grace  ! 
]\Iiiie  eyes  with  joy 
And  wonder  see, 

What  forms  of  love 
lie  bears  for  me. 

3  Array'd  in  mortal  flesh, 

He  like  an  angel  siands. 
And  Ijolds  the  promises 
\nd  pardons  in  his  hands  ; 
Commission'd  from 
His  Father's  throne, 
To  make  his  grace 
To  mortals  known. 

4  Great  Prophet  of  my  God  ! 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name  : 
By  tiiec  the  joyful  news 
Of  our  salvation  came; 
The  joyful  news 
Of  sin  forgiv'n. 

Of  hell  subdu'd. 
And  peace  with  heav'n, 

L.  M. 

3«53     IloUiiess,  Jn^l ice  nnd  ^Icrcy  untied.     Ps. 

Ixxxv.  10. 

1  INFINITE  grace  !  and  can  it  be 

*•  That  heaven's  Supreme  should  stoop  so  low  ! 

To  vi«:it  one  so  vile  as  I, 

One  who  has  been  hir«  bit l' rest  foe  ! 

2  Can  holiness  and  wisdom  join, 

With  truth,  with  justice,  and-with  grac*, 
328 


JKSrS    CHRIST.  5^ 

'['o  mnkr  rjrrnni  hlepsin^s  mine, 
And  if'ui,  with  all  is  frtiilt,  oia.so  ? 

3  O  love  I  l)cyoivJ  concepi ion  groat, 
Thnt  H.trnrd  tht.'  v:i«i,  sm[)cndous  plan  ! 
Wlicrt'  all  diviiu"  iH'rtV;ctii)iis  meet 

T(j  rcconcilf  lobclliuus  man  ! 

4  There  wisdom  ?hines  in  fullosf  blaze, 
And  ju:^'icK  ail  Iut  ligliis  main:ain«  ! 
Ayoiiii^h'd  anpels  ?!oop  lo  gaze, 
"While  mercy  o"cr  the  guilty  reigns. 

5  Yes.  incrcy  reigns,  and  justice  too— 
In  Ciiri.sl  harmoniou.'^Iy  tliey  meet: 
He  paid  to  justice  all  her  due. 

And  now  he  fills  the  mercy-scat. 

6  Such  are  the  wonders  of  our  God, 
And  ?U'"h  'ih'  amazing  depths  of  grace. 
To  save  from  wra;h's  vindictive  rod. 
The  sons  of  Adam's  fallen  race. 

7  With  grateful  songs,  then  let  our  souls 
Surround  our  gracious  Father's  throne  ; 
And  all  between  the  distant  poles 

His  truth  and  mercy  ever  own. 

•>*^-*        Hiding-Place.     Isaiah  xxxii.  2. 

1  rjATL,  boundless  love,  that  first  began 
-•--^  The  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man  ! 
Hail,  matchless,  free,  eternal  grace, 
That  gave  my  soul  a  hiding-place. 

2  Against  the  God  that  rules  the  sky 
I  fought  with  hands  tiplifled  high; 
Despis'd  his  rich,  abounding  grace, 
Too  proud  to  seek  a  hiding-place. 

3  Indignant  justice  stood  in  view  ; 
To  Sinai's  fiery  mount  I  flew  ; 
I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress. 
Bat  found  I  had  no  hiding-place. 

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355,  S36        SALVATION    THROUGH 

4  Ere  long  a  heav'iily  voice  I  heard, 
And  mercy's  aiigcl-foriu  :ipj)ear'd  ; 
Conductod  me  lo  rt.^t  ai:d  peace 
In  Jesus  Christ  my  iiidiiisj-placc. 

...>-  L.  M. 

«>«5^  Chrift  the  Eltrnal  Life. 

1  TYHERE  shall  the  trihcs  of  Adam  find 

'  *     The  sov'reign  ffood  to  fill  ihe  mind  ? 
Yc  sons  of  moral  Nvisdorn.  i^hu'.v 
The  spring  whence  living  waiers  fiovv. 

2  Say,  will  ihe  sloic's  (linfy  heart 
Melt,  and  this  cordial  juice  imi)art  ? 
Could  Plato  find  these  blisslul  streams, 
Amongst  his  raptures  and  his  dreams? 

3  In  vain  I  ask — for  nature's  pow'r 
Extends  but  to  this  mortal  hour  : 
"i'was  but  a  piior  relief  she  gave 
Against  the  terrors  ol  the  grave. 

4  Jesus,  our  kinsjiian,  and  our  God, 
Array'd  in  majesiv  and  blood, 
Thou  art  our  lite  I  our  souls  ia  thee 
Possess  a  lull  felicity  I 

5  All  our  immortal  hopes  are  laid. 
In  thee  our  surety  and  our  head  ; 
Thy  cross,  thy  cradle,  and  thy  throne, 
Are  big  with  glories  yet  unknown, 

6  Here  let  my  soul  for  ever  lie, 
LJeneaih  the  blessings  of  tl-.inc  eye  ; 
*Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above, 
To  see  thy  face,  to  taste  thy  love. 

„045  P-  ^f-     8.7.8.7.S.7.8.7. 

**^^  Christ  the  Bclieirr's  all. 

1  T  A:MB  of  CJod,  we  fiill  before  ihee, 
•*-^  Humbly  trusting  in  thy  cross  ; 

Tha;  alone  be  all  our  glory. 
All  iliings  else  are  only  dross. 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  337 

Thee  \vc  own  a  perfect  Saviour, 
Only  source  of  all  that's  good. 
Ev'ry  grace  and  ev'ry  favour 
Comes  to  us  through  Jesus'  blood. 

2  Jesus  gives  us  true  repentance, 
By  his  Spirit  sent  from  heav'n: 
Whispers  this  transporting  sentence, 
"  Son,  thy  sins  are  all  forgiv'n." 
Faith  he  grants  us  to  believe  it, 
Grateful  liearts  his  love  to  prize: 
Want  we  Nsisdom  ?  he  must  give  it ; 
Hearing  ears,  and  seeing  eyes. 

3  Jesus  gives  us  pure  affections, 
Wills  to  do  what  he  requires ; 
Makes  us  follow  his  directions, 
And  what  he  commands — inspires. 
All  our  prayers,  and  all  our  praises, 
Righily  offer'd  in  his  name, 

He  that  dictates  them  is  Jesus  ; 
He  that  answers  is  the  same. 

337  c  M. 

1  f\ii,  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
^-^  My  dear  Redeemer's  jiraise  ; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace  ! 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honours  of  thy  name. 

3  JESUS,  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears  ; 
*Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  pris'ner  free  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ; 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

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338,  339       SALVATION   THROUGH 

5  Let  us  obey,  we  then  shall  know, 
Shall  feel  our  sins  i"orf,Mv'n  : 
Anticipate  our  hcav'n  below. 
And  own  that  love  is  heav'n. 

•»«c  C.  M. 

•'*'^     Salvation  hy  Grace.     Titus  iii.  3 — 7. 

1  [T  ORD,  we  confess  our  num'rous  faults, 

^-*  How  great  our  guilt  has  been  ! 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  0  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  his  name. 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dang'rous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin  and  shame.] 

3  ['Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done  ; 
But  we  are  sav'd  by  sov' reign  grace 
Abounding  through  his  Son.] 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  wash'd  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  death, 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  i.s  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Rais'd  from  the  dead  we  live  anew ; 

And.  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too. 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

««(^         P.  M.    8.8.8.8.8.8.  as  113th. 
oo«^    Salvation  in  Christ  for  Jew  and  Gentile. 

1  W7E  sing  the  wise,  the  gracious  plan, 
'  *     Which  God  devis'd  ere  time  began, 
At  length  disclos'd  in  all  its  hght ; 
We  bless  the  woud'rous  birth  oflove, 
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Which  beams  around  us  from  abovo. 
With  grace  so  liee  and  hope  so  bright, 

2  Here  has  the  wise  eternal  mind 

In  Clirist,  their  conmion  head,  conjoin'd 
Gentiles  and  Jews,  and  earth  and  heaven. 

Through  him  from  the  great  Father's  tlirone, 

Rivers  of  bhss  come  rolling  down, 
And  endless  peace  and  life  are  giv'n. 

3  No  more  the  awful  cheral)S  guard 
The  tree  of  liie  with  flaming  sword, 

To  drive  aiar  man's  trembling  race. 
At  Salem's  pearly  gates  they  stand, 
And  smiling  wait,  a  IriemDy  band. 

To  welcome  strangers  to  the  place. 

4  While  we  expect  that  glorious  sight, 
Love  shall  our  hearts  with  theirs  unite, 

And  ardeiu  hope  our  bosoms  raise. 
From  earth's  low  cottages  of  clay, 
To  those  resplendent  realms  of  day, 

We'll  try  to  send  the  sounding  praise. 

•iaf\  L.  M. 

O-ilf    Praise  to  the  K.-deemer.     Lev.  xvi.  9—22. 

1  r\  THAT  I  had  a  seraph's  fire, 

-    ^^  His  rapt'rous  son^  and  golden  lyre, 
To  chant  the  love  and  grace  supreme, 
Reveal'd  as  in  the  gospel  scheme. 

2  Here's  pardon  for  trangressions  past — ^ 
It  matters  not  how  black  their  cast ; 
And,  O  my  soul,  with  wonder  view, 
For  sins  to  come,  here's  pardon  too. 

3  When  Jesus  died,  our  debts  were  paid. 
Our  sins  laid  on  this  Scape-Goat's  head, 
Were  to  the  trackless  desert  driv'n, 
And  by  his  boundless  love  forgiv'n. 

4  In  this  abyss  of  love  profound, 

When  sought  for  they  shall  not  be  found  ; 

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Hid  from  Jcliovah's  piercing  eye, 
There,  in  oblivion's  shades,  they  he. 

«j|  P.  M.     7.7.7.7.7.7. 

^  The  Lotiff-siifftrivg  of  God. 

1  T  ORD,  and  am  I  yet  aUve, 
-*-^  Not  in  torments,  not  in  hell  ! 
Still  doth  thy  good  Spirit  strive  ! — 
With  The  chief  of  sinners  dwell  ! 

Tell  it  utito  sinners,  tell, 
I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell ! 

2  Yes,  I  still  hft  up  mine  eyes, 
AVill  not  of  thy  love  despair; 
Still  in  spite  of  sin  I  rise. 
Still  I  bow  to  thee  in  praver. 

Tell  it,  &.C. 

3  O  the  length  and  breadth  of  love  ! 
Jesus,  Saviour,  can  it  be  ! 

All  thy  mercy's  height  I  prove, 
All  the  depth  is  seen  in  me. 
Tell  it,  ice. 

4  See  a  bush,  that  burns  with  fire, 
Unconsum'd  amid  the  flame  ! 
Turn  aside  the  sight  t'  admire, 

I  the  living  wonder  am. 

Tell  it,  &c. 

5  See  a  stone  that  hangs  in  air  ! 
See  a  spark  in  ocean  live  ! 
Kept  alive  with  death  so  near, 
I  to  God  the  glory  give  : 

Ever  tell — to  sinners  tell, 
I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell  ! 

342  L.  M. 

1  /^OME,  Saviour  Jesus,  from  above! 
yy  Assist  me  with  thy  heav'nly  grace 
Empty  my  heart  of  earthly  love, 
And  for  thyself  prepare  the  place. 
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JESUS    CHRIST.  343 

2  0  let  thy  sacred  presence  fill, 

And  sot  my  loiii,Mng  t-pirit  free, 
Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will, 
But  nij^lii  aiid  day  to  least  on  thee. 

3  While  in  this  region  here  below, 

No  other  good  will  I  pursue  ; 
I'll  bid  this  world  of  noise  and  show. 

With  all  its  glitt'ring  snares,  adieu. 
i  That  path  with  humble  speed  I'll  seek. 

In  which  my  Saviour's  footsteps  shine  ; 
Nor  will  I  hear,  nor  will  I  speak, 

Of  any  other  love  but  thine. 

5  Henceforth  may  no  profane  delight 

Divide  this  consecrated  soul : 
Possef^s  it  thon,  who  hast  the  right. 
As  Lord  and  master  of  the  whole. 

6  Nothing  on  earth  do  I  desire, 

But  thy  pure  love  within  my  breast ; 
This,  only  this,  will  I  require, 
And  freely  give  up  all  the  rest. 

343  L  M 

1  TESUS,  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
*^    On  whom  I  cast  my  ev'ry  care, 

On  whom  for  all  things  I  depend. 
Inspire,  and  then  accept  my  prayer. 

2  If  I  have  tasted  of  thy  grace, 

The  grace  that  sure  salvation  brmgs  ; 
If  with  me  now  thy  Spirit  stays, 
And  hov'ring  hides  me  in  his  wings : 

3  Still  let  him  with  my  weakness  stay, 

Nor  for  a  moment's  space  depart; 
Evil  and  danger  turn  away. 

And  keep  till  he  renews  my  heart. 

4  When  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 

His  voice  behind  me  may  I  hear, 
"  Return,  and  walk  in  Christ  thy  way, 
Fly  back  to  Christ,  for  sin  is  near." 

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344  SALVATION   THROUGH 

5  Jesus,  I  fain  would  walk  in  thee, 

From  niiiure's  every  path  retreat: 
Thou  art  my  way,  my  leader  be, 
And  set  upon  the  rock  my  (eet. 

6  Uphold  me,  Saviour,  or  I  fall ; 

O  reach  to  me  thy  gracious  hand: 
Only  on  thee  lor  help  I  call ; 
Only  by  laith  in  thee  I  stand. 


344  P.  M.    8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  ri  THOU  God  of  my  salvation, 
^-     My  Redeemer  from  all  sin, 
Mov'd  to  this  by  great  compassion, 

Yearning  bowels  from  within  ; 

I  will  praise  thee  : 
Where  shall  I  thy  praise  begin  ? 

2  While  the  angel-choirs  are  crying 

Glory  to  the  great  I  AM  ; 
I  with  them  would  still  be  vying, 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb  ! 

O  how  precious 
Is  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name ! 

3  Now  I  see  with  joy  and  wonder, 

Whence  the  henhng  streams  arose  : 
Angel-mind?  are  lost  to  ponder 
Dying  love's  mysterious  cause  ; 

Yet  the  blessing, 
Down  to  all,  to  me  it  flows. 

4  Though  unseen,  I  love  the  Saviour, 

He  almighty  grace  hath  shown  ; 
Pardon'd  guilt,  and  purchas'd  favour 
This  he  makes  to  mortals  known. 

Give  him  glory. 
Glory,  glory  is  liis  own. 

5  Angels  now  are  hov'ring  round  us, 

Unperceiv'd  they  mix  the  throng, 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  545,  346 

Wond'ring  at  the  love  that  crownM  us, 
Glad  to  join  the  holy  song  : 

Hallelujah, 
Love  and  praise  to  Christ  belong. 

345  L.  M. 

1  r\F  him  who  did  salvation  bring 
^■^  I  could  for  ever  think  and  sing ; 
Arise,  ye  guilty,  he'll  forgive  ; 
Arise,  ye  needy,  he'll  relieve. 

2  Ask  but  his  grace,  and  lo,  'tis  giv'n  ; 
Ask,  and  he  turns  your  hell  to  neav'n  ; 
Though  sin  and  sorrow  wound  my  soul, 
Jesus,  thy  balm  will  make  it  whole. 

3  To  shame  our  sins  he  blush'd  in  blood, 
He  clos'd  his  eyes  to  show  us  God  ; 
Let  all  the  world  fall  down  and  know, 
That  none  but  God  such  love  can  show. 

4  'Tis  thee  I  love,  for  thee  alone 

I  shed  my  tears  and  make  my  moan  ! 
Where'er  I  am,  where'er  I  move, 
I  meet  the  object  of  my  love. 

5  Insatiate  to  this  spring  I  fly  ; 

I  drink,  and  yet  am  ever  dry  ; 

Ah  !  who  against  thy  charms  is  proof? 

Ah  !  who  that  loves  can  love  enough  ? 

« j«  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 

•^■^^  Gratitude  for  the  Atonement, 

1  XT  AIL  I  thou  once  despised  Jesus, 
-'--'-  Hail!  thou  Galilean  king  ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us  ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring : 
Hail  I  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour  ; 
Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

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2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

AH  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid  ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed. 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made  : 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood  ; 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail  !  enthron'd  in  glory. 

There  lor  ever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heav'nly  host  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side  : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading; 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare  ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding. 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honour,  pow'r,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  \vitho\Jt  ceasing. 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give  : 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits  ! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays  ! 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits ; 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

C.  M. 
347  Hosanna  to  Christ.     Matt.  xxi.  9.     Luke 

xix.  38.  40. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
•^-^  Of  David's  ancient  line. 
His  natures  two.  his  person  one. 

Mysterious  and  divine. 

2  The  root  of  David  here  we  find, 

And  offspring  is  the  same  ; 
Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 

3  Blest  he  that  comes  to  wretched  men 

With  peaceful  news  from  heav'n; 
Hosannas  of  the  hiirhest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  giv'n. 
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4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 
Th'  hosanna  on  their  toncues, 
Lest  rocks  and  .atones  should  rise,  and  break 
Their  silence  into  songs. 

"  -"^  God  reconciled  in  Christ. 

1  T^EAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 
■^  My  Jesus,  and  my  God, 

Who  can  resist  thy  heav'nly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  ? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again  ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see. 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find  ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuers  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins  ; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

OJQ  C.     M.  r  "Zj, 

"^*'  Praise  to  the  Redeemer, 

1  pLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair 
*-    We  wretched  sinners  lay. 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 

Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  ey*s.  the  Prince  of  Grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief. 
He  saw,  and  (0  amazing  love!) 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

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3  Down  from  the  sliinins;  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Enter'd  tlic  crave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  He  spoil'd  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  thus. 

And  brake  our  iron  chains  ; 
Jesus  has  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

5  [In  vain  the  bafHed  prince  of  hell 

His  cursed  projects  tries, 
We  that  were  doom'd  his  endless  slaves 
Are  rais'd  above  the  skies.] 

6  0  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

7  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys. 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 


350  p.  M.     7.7.7.7. 

1  "lyrOW  begin  the  heav'nly  theme, 
-'■^   Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name  ! 
Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  heav'n  yc  onward  move. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls  I  dry  up  your  tears  ; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears. 

See  your  guilt  and  care  remove, 
Cancell'd  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas  !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin  ! 

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JESUS   CHRIST.  351 

Now  from  Miss  no  longer  rove  ; 
Stop,  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Christ  siibdu'd  th'  infernal  pow'rs; 
His  tremendous  foes,  and  ours. 
From  their  cursed  empire  drove, 
Mighty  in  redeeming  love. 

6  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring  ; 
Strike  aloud  the  joyful  string. 
Mortals  !  join  the  host  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

I'll  ^'  ^^' 

OtF  J.       y/jg  blessedness  of  gospel  times. 

1  TJOW  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
J-1-  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 

And  words  of  peace  reveal. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are  ! 
"  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King ; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heav'nly  hght ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs. 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 
Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

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Q/^O       P-  ^I-     8.8.8.8.8.8.  as  112th. 
«**^'^      The  pardoiiinpr  God.     Micah  vii.  18. 

1  rj.REAT  God  of  wonders!  all  thy  ways 
^-^  Are  niatchles.s,  godlike,  and  divine  : 
But  the  fair  glories  of  thy  grace. 

More  godlike  and  unrivall'd  shine  : 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

2  Crimes  of  stich  horror  to  forgive, 

Such  guilty  daring  worms  to  spare  ; 
This  is  thy  grand  prerogative, 

And  none  shall  in  the  honour  share. 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thcc  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

3  Angels  and  men  resign  their  claim 

To  pity,  mercy,  love,  and  grace. 
These  glories  crown  Jehovah's  name 

With  an  incomparable  blaze  : 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thcc  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  Iree  ? 

4  In  wonder  lost,  with  tremiiling  joy 

We  take  ihe  pardon  of  our  God, 
Pardon  for  crimes  of  deepest  dye  ; 

A  pardon  sea  I'd  wiih  Jesus'  blood  : 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

5  0  may  this  strange,  this  matchless  grace, 

This  godlike  miracle  of  love. 
Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise, 

And  all  th'  angelic  choirs  above  : 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

..«rQ  C.   M. 

OeJO  Praise  to  the  liedeAner. 

1  nnO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
-*-    Awake  the  sacred  song  I 
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JESUS   CHRIST,  S54 

O  may  his  love  (immortal  flame  1) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ! 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss. 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  ! — 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 

May  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say, 

"  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  O  mny  the  sweet,  the  bhssful  theme. 

Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue  : 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name. 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

354  c.  M. 

1  "DRIGHT  source  of  everlasting  love  ! 
■^  To  thee  our  souls  we  raise  ; 

And  to  thy  matchless  bounty  rear 
A  monument  of  praise. 

2  Thy  mercy  gilds  the  path  of  life 

VVith  ev'ry  cheering  ray  ; 

Kindly  restrains  the  rising  tear. 

Or  wipes  that  tear  away. 

3  When,  sunk  in  guilt,  our  race  approach'd 

The  borders  of  de?pair  ; 
Thy  grace  through  Jesus'  blood  proclaim'd 
A  free  salvation  near. 

4  What  shall  we  render,  bounteous  Lord, 

For  all  the  grace  we  see  ? 
Alas  !  the  goodness  worms  can  yield 
Extendeth  not  to  thee. 

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5  To  tenls  of  wo,  to  beds  of  pain, 

Our  cheerful  feet  repair  ; 
And.  with  the  gifts  thy  hand  bestows, 
Rchcve  the  mourners  there. 

6  The  widow's  heart  shall  sing  for  joy  ; 

The  orphan  shall  be  glad  ; 
And  hung'ring  souls  we'll  gladly  point 
To  Christ  the  living  bread. 

7  Thus,  passing  through  this  vale  of  tears, 

Our  useful  light  shall  shine  ; 
And  others  learn  to  glorify 
Our  Father's  name  divine. 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

1.   THE  CONVERT  ENTERTAINING  HOPE  OF  PARDON  ; 
AND  THE  HAPPINESS  OF  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

«^«^  CM. 

*'*'*-'     Lively  Hope  and  ff radons  Fear. 

,1  T  WAS  a  grov'ling  creature  once, 
-■■  And  basely  cleav'd  to  earth  ; 
I  wanted  spirit  to  renounce 
The  clod  that  gave  me  birth. 

2  But  God  has  breath'd  upon  a  worm, 

And  sent  me  from  above, 
Wings,  such  as  clothe  an  angel's  form. 
The  wings  of  joy  and  love. 

3  With  these  to  Pisgah's  top  I  fly, 

And  there  delighted  stand. 
To  view  beneath  a  shining  sky 
The  spacious  promis'd  land. 

4  The  Lord  of  all  the  vast  domain 

Has  promis'd  it  to  me  ; 
The  length  and  breadth  of  all  the  plam. 
As  far  as  faith  can  see. 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  356 

5  How  glorious  is  niy  privilege  ! 

To  thee  for  help  I  call ; 
I  stand  upon  a  mountain's  edge, 
Oh  save  me,  lest  I  lull  ! 

6  Though  much  exalted  in  the  Lord, 

My  strength  is  not  my  own  ; 

Then  let  me  tremble  at  his  word, 

And  none  shall  cast  nie  down. 


S.  M. 
356       That  which  we  have  seen  a7id  heard. 
1  John  i.  3. 

1  TJOW  can  a  sinner  know 
-*^  His  sins  on  earth  I'orgiv'n  ? 
How  can  my  gracious  Saviour  show 

My  name  inscrib'd  in  heav'n  ! 

2  What  we  have  felt  and  seen 

With  contidence  we  tell  ; 
And  publish  to  the  sons  of  men, 
The  signs  infallible. 

3  We  who  in  Christ  believe 

That  he  for  us  hath  died, 
We  all  his  unknown  peace  receive, 
And  feel  his  blood  applied  ! 

4  E.xuUs  our  rising  soul, 

Deliver'd  of  her  load, 

And  swells  unutterably  full 

Of  glory  and  of  God. 

5  His  love  surpasses  far 

The  love  of  all  beneath, 
We  find  within  our  hearts,  and  dare 
The  pointless  darts  of  death. 

6  Stronger  than  death  or  hell 

The  sacred  pow'r  we  prove  : 
And  conqu'rors  of  the  world  we  dwell 
In  heav'n  who  dwell  in  love. 

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^i^^         P.M.     8.8.8.8.8.8.  as  112th. 
*'*'  ■  Jesus  the  anchor  of  the  soul. 

1  "jyrOW  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein  /yP^  ^ 
■*-^  Sure  my  soul's  anchor  may  remain;''  .[  '' 
The  love  of  God  forgiving  sin,  ^ :  »^'  ^^//  ^ 
Through  Jesus  crucified  and  slain.      '— ^*- 

His  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay, 

When  heav'n  and  earth  have  pass'd  away.  , 

2  Father  !  thine  everlasting  grace  I 
Our  scanty  tliought  surpasses  far  ;  J 
Thine  heart  still  melts  with  tenderness, 

Thine  arms  of  love  still  open  are  ; 

And  Jesus'  blood,  through  earth  and  skies, 

Mercy,  free,  boundless  mercy,  cries. 

3  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head. 
Though  strength  and  health  and  friends  be  gone, 
Though  joys  be  wither'd  all  and  dead, 
Though  ev'ry  comfort  be  wiihdrawn: 

On  this  my  steadfast  soul  relies, 
Father,  thy  mercy  never  dies.,* 

4  Fix'd  on  this  ground  will  I  remain. 
Though  my  heart  fail  and  strength  decay, 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain. 
When  earth's  foundaiions  melt  away. 
Mercy's  full  pow'r  I  then  shall  prove, 
Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  love. 

o.re  P.  M.     8.7.8.7. 

9>0<:^  Conversion.     Jer.  xx.xi.  3. 

1  r\N  the  brink  of  fi'ry  ruin, 

^-^  Justice,  with  a  flaming  sword, 
Was  my  guilty  soul  pursuing 
When  I  first  beheld  my  Lord. 

2  [Terrified  with  Sinai's  thimder, 

Straight  I  flew  to  Calvary, 
Where  I  saw  with  love  and  wonder, 
Him  by  faith  who  died  for  me.] 
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3  "  Sinner,"  he  cxclaim'd,  "  I've  lov'd  ihce 

With  an  everlasting  love  ; 
Justice  has  in  me  approv'd  thee  ; 
Thou  siialt  dwell  with  me  above." 

4  Sweet  as  angels'  notes  in  heaven. 

When  to  golden  liarps  they  sound, 
Is  the  voice  of  sins  forgiven. 
To  the  soul  by  salan  bound. 

5  Sweet  as  angels'  harps  in  glory, 

Was  that  heav'nly  voice  to  me, 
When  I  saw  my  Lord  before  me 
Bleed  and  die  to  set  mc  free  ! 

6  Saints,  attend  with  holy  wonder ! 

Sinners,  hear  and  sing  his  praise  ! 

■  *Tis  the  God  that  holds  the  thunder 

Shows  himself  the  God  of  grace  ! 

359  L.  M.  M^^- 

1  T  HEAR  a  voice  that  comes  from  far ; 
-*■  From  Calvary  it  sounds  abroad  ; 
It  soothes  my  soul,  and  calms  my  fear ; 

It  speaks  of  pardon  bought  with  blood. 

2  And  is  it  True,  that  many  fly 

The  sound  that  bids  my  soul  rejoice  ; 
And  rather  choose  in  sin  to  die. 

Than  turn  an  ear  to  mercy's  voice  ! 

3  Alas,  for  those  ! — the  day  is  near. 

When  mercy  will  be  heard  no  more  ; 
Then  will  thev  ask  in  vain  to  hear 
The  voice  they  would  not  hear  before. 

4  With  such,  I  own,  I  once  appear'd, 

But  now  I  know  how  great  their  loss  ; 
For  sweeter  sounds  were  never  heard 
Than  mercy  utters  from  the  cross. 
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S60,  361       CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

*^fiO  C.  M.    ^ 

OVvF  The  joy  of  conversion  from  sin, 

1  TT^HEN  Ood  rpveal'd  his  grnrious  name, 

^^    And  cliang'd  my  mournful  state, 
My  raptui?  sccm'd  a  pleasing  dream. 
The  grace  appcar'd  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  "  Great  is  the  work,"  my  neighbours  cried, 

And  own'd  thy  pow'r  divine  ; 
"  Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  replied, 
"  And  be  the  glory  thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night ; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those,  that  sow  in  sadness,  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come  ; 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 

oOX  The  pleasures  of  Conversion. 

1  TTOW  various  and  how  new 
-*--*-  Are  thy  compassions.  Lord  ! 
Each  morning  shall  thy  mercies  show, 

Each  night  thy  love  record. 

2  Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun, 

Dawn'd  on  our  early  days, 

Ere  infant  reason  had  begun 

To  form  our  lips  to  praise. 

3  Each  object  we  beheld 

Gave  pleasure  to  our  eyes  ; 
And  nature  all  our  senses  held 
In  bands  of  sweet  surprise. 
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4  But  pleasures  more  refin'd 

Awaited  that  blest  day, 
When  liuht  arose  upon  our  mind 
To  chase  our  sins  away. 

5  How  various  and  how  new 

Are  thy  compassions,  Lord  I 
Eternity  thy  truth  shall  show, 
And  all  thy  love  record. 

*j\y^      ■    "'     Joy  for  salvation. 

1  SALVATION,  O  the  joyful  sound! 
^  'Tis  music  to  o\ir  ears  ; 

A  sov'reifjn  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay  : 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heav'nly  day. 

3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around  ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

3"**     Joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost.     Luke  i.  46. 

1  IVTY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord, 
-'■'•*■  My  spirit  doth  rejoice 

In  God,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God; 
I  hear  his  joyful  voice. 

2  I  need  not  go  abroad  for  joy, 

Who  have  a  feast  at  home  ; 
My  sighs  arc  now  turn'd  into  songs,— 
The  Comforter  is  come. 

3  Down  from  on  high,  the  blessed  Dove 

Is  come  into  my  breast. 
To  \\'itness  God's  eternal  love  ; 
This  is  my  heav'nly  feast. 

4  There  is  a  stream  that  issues  forth 

From  God's  eternal  throne, 

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And  from  (he  Lamb,  a  living  stream, 
Clear  as  the  crystal  stone. 

5  That  stream  doth  water  paradise  ; 
It  makes  the  angels  sing; 
One  cordial  drop  revives  my  heart; 
Hence  all  my  joys  do  spring. 

L.  M. 

364;  Repentance  and  free  Pardon  ;   or,  Justifi- 
cation and  Sanctification. 

1  "DLEST  is  the  man,  for  ever  bless'd, 
■'-'  Whose  g\iiit  is  pardon'd  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd, 
And  cover' d  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 
Lnputes  not  his  iniquities, 

He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 
His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 

With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins  ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  his  whole  hfe  appears  and  shines. 

L.  M.       '  ,       - 

365  ^'^PVy  '^  '''^  Salvation'of  God.     Psalm 
xlvi.  4. 

1  TNDULGENT  God  !  to  Thee  T  raise 
-*-  My  spirit  fraught  with  joy  and  praise  : 
Grateful  I  bow  before  thy  throne, 

My  debt  of  mercy  there  to  own. 

2  Rivers  descending,  Lord  I  from  Thee, 
Perpetual  ghdc  to  solace  me  : 

Their  varied  virtues  to  rehearse, 
Demands  an  everlasting  verse. 
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3  And  yet  there  i?.  hr>vond  the  rest. 
One  stream — the  widest  and  the  best — 
SnJrahnn  .'  Lo,  the  purple  flood 
Rolls  rich  with  my  Redeemer's  blood. 

4  T  taste — delight  succeeds  to  wo  ; 

I  bathe — no  waters  cleanse  me  so  : 
Such  jov  and  purity  to  share, 
I  would  remain  enraptur'd  there. 

5  Till  death  shall  ^ve  this  soul  to  know 
The  fulness  sauo[ht  in  vain  below  ; — 
The  fulness  of  that  boundless  sea 
Whence  flow'd  the  river  down  to  me. 

6  'SW  soul — with  such  a  scene  in  view — 
Bids  mortal  joys  a  p:lad  adieu  ; 

Nor  dreads  a  few  chastising  woes 
Sent  with  such  love — so  soon  to  close. 


«..«  L.  M. 

*^^^  The  New  Coiivert. 

1  T^HE  new-born  child  of  gospel  grace, 

-*-    Like  some  fair  tree  when  summer's  nigh, 
Beneath  Emmanuel's  shining  face. 
Lifts  up  his  blooming  branch  on  high. 

2  No  fear  he  feels,  he  sees  no  foes, 
No  conflict  vet  his  faith  employs. 
Nor  has  he  learnt  to  whom  he  owes 
The  strength  and  peace  his  soul  enjoys. 

3  But  sin  pnon  darts  its  cruel  sting. 
And  comforts  sinking  day  by  day ; 
What  seem'd  his  own,  a  ?elf-fed  spring, 
Proves  but  a  brook  that  glides  away. 

4  When  (Gideon  arm'd  his  nura'rous  host, 
The  Lord  soon  made  his  numbers  less  : 
And  said,  lest  Israel  vainly  boast, 

"  My  arm  procured  me  this  success." 

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5  Thus  will  iio  brin£r  our  spirits  down, 
And  draw  our  rl)hing  comforts  low. 
That  snv'd  by  frrnro,  but  not  our  own, 
We  may  not  claim  the  praise  we  owe. 

00  4  Henvenhj  joy  on  earth. 

1  no  MR,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
^  And  lot  yoiir  joys  be  known  ; 
Jov  in  a  sonij  with  sweet  accord, 

Whilst  ye  surround  (he  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  Hod  : 

But  servants  of  the  heav'niv  King 

May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  God.  who  rales  on  high, 

Who  all  the  ear'h  surveys. 

Who  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

And  calms  the  roaring  seas  : 

4  This  awful  God  is  ours. 

Our  Father  and  our  love  : 
He  will  send  down  his  heav'nly  pow'rs, 
To  carry  us  above. 

5  There  we  shall  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin  ! 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

6  Yea,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  sta'.e, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

7  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below. 
Celestial  fruit  on  earthly  Erround 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

8  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry  : 
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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.     368,  369 

We're  marching  through  Immanuers  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

O^o        y/,p  privileges  of  l/te  sons  of  God. 

1  IVOT  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 

-'■^    Who  boast  tiie  honours  of  their  birth 

Such  real  dignity  can  claim. 

As  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  giv'n, 

To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heav'n  ; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joy  beyond  the  sky. 

3  His  will  he  makes  them  early  know, 
And  teaches  their  young  feet  to  go  ; 
Whispers  instruction  to  their  minds, 
And  on  their  hearts  his  precepts  binds. 

4  Their  daily  wants  his  hands  supply  : 
Their  steps  he  guards  with  watchiul  eye  ; 
Leads  them  from  earth  to  heav'n  above, 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 

5  If  I've  the  honour.  Lord  !  to  be 
One  of  this  nurn'rous  I'amily  : 
On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow, 
To  call  thee  Abba,  Father,  too. 

6  So  may  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  fihal  piety  and  love  ! 

Whilst  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  on  my  face. 

•?fiQ  C.  M. 

00  o*     y^g  pleasures  of  a  pure  conscience. 

1  r\  HAPPY  soul  that  lives  on  high  ! 
^^  While  men  he  grov'ling  here, 
His  hopes  are  fix'd  above  the  sky, 

And  faith  forbids  his  fear. 

2  His  conscience  knows  no  secret  stings  ; 

While  grace  and  joy  combine 

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To  form  a  life,  whose  holy  springs 
Are  liidden  and  divine. 

3  He  waite  in  secret  on  his  God  ; 

His  God  in  secret  sees. 
Let  eanh  he  all  in  arms  abroad, 
He  dwells  in  hcav'nly  peace. 

4  His  pleasures  ri?e  from  things  unseen, 

Beyond  this  world  and  time, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  ears  have  been, 
Nor  thoughts  of  mortals  climb. 

5  He  looks  to  heav'n's  eternal  hill, 

To  meet  that  glorious  day. 
When  Christ  his  promise  shall  fulfil 
And  call  his  soul  away. 

370  f?-  M. 

1  "yiTHEN  gloomy  thoughts  and  fears 

*'     I'he  trembling  heart  invade, 
And  all  the  face  of  nature  wears 
A  universal  shade  ; 

2  Religion  can  assuage 

The  tempest  of  the  soul ; 
And  ev'ry  fear  shall  lose  its  rage 
At  her  divine  control. 

3  Through  life's  bewilder'd  way, 

Her  hand  unerring  leads  ; 
And  o'er  the  path  her  heav'nly  ray 
A  cheering  lustre  sheds. 

4  When  reason,  tir'd  and  blind. 

Sinks  helpless  and  afraid ; 
Thou  blest  supporter  of  the  mind. 
How  pow'rful  is  thine  aid  ! 

5  0  let  me  feel  thy  pow'r, 

And  find  thy  sweet  rehef. 
To  brighten  ev'ry  gloomy  hour, 
And  soften  ev'ry  grief. 
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0  4  .U-  y/,g  glorious  prospects  of  fait Ji. 

1  'T'^IIERE  is  a  glorious  world  on  high, 

-■-    llcsplendcnt  with  eternal  day  ; 
Faith  views  the  blissful  prospects  nigh, 
While  God's  own  word  reveals  the  way. 

2  There  shall  the  fav'rifes  of  the  Lord 

With  nt'vcr-fading  lustre  shine. 
Surprising  honour  I  vast  reward  ! 
Conferr'd  on  man  by  love  divine. 

3  How  blest  are  those,  how  truly  wise, 

Who  learn  and  keep  the  sacred  road ! 
Happy  the  men,  whom  heav'n  employs 
To  turn  rebellious  hearts  to  God  ! 

4  To  win  them  from  the  fatal  way 

Where  erring  folly  thoughtless  roves  ; 
And  that  blest  righteousness  display. 
Which  Jesus  taught  and  God  approves. 

5  The  shining  firmament  shall  fade, 

And  sparkling  stars  resign  their  light : 
But  these  shall  know  nor  change  nor  shade, 
For  ever  fair,  for  ever  bright. 

6  On  wings  of  faith  and  strong  desire, 

O  may  our  spirits  daily  rise  ; 
And  reach  at  last  the  shining  choir. 
In  the  bright  mansions  of  the  skies ! 


372  c.  M. 

1  TITAPPY  the  man,  whose  wishes  cUmb 
■*--*•  To  mansions  in  the  skies  ! 
He  looks  on  all  the  joys  of  time 
With  undesiring  eyes. 

"2  In  vain  soft  pleasure  spreads  her  charms, 
And  throws  her  silken  chain  ; 
And  wealth  and  faine  invite  his  arms, 
And  tempt  his  ear  in  vain. 

M  255 


SrS  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

3  He  knows,  that  all  those  glitl'ring  things 

Must  yield  to  sure  decay  ; 
AihI  sees  on  time's  extended  wings 
How  swift  tiiey  flee  away  ! 

4  To  things  unseen  hy  mortal  eyes, 

A  beam  of  sacred  light 
Directs  his  view  ;  his  prospects  rise 
All  permanent  and  bright. 

5  His  hopes  are  fix'd  on  joys  to  come  : 

Those  blissful  scenes  on  high 
Shall  flourish  in  immortal  bloom, 
When  time  and  nature  die. 

C.    COMMUMON    WITH  CHRIST,  .\KD  LOVE  TO  HTM. 

•»^Q  C.  M. 

*****  CJirist  precious.     1  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1  TTOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
'--'-  In  a  believer's  ear  ! 

It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  hi#  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast  ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  By  him,  my  pray'rs  acceptance  gain, 

Although  with  sin  defil'd  ; 
Satan  accuses  me  in  vain. 
And  I  am  own'd  a  child. 

4  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart. 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

5  Till  then,  I  would  thy  love  proclaim. 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 
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..^  J  P.  M.     8.7.8.7. 

•^  '  "*  Silting  at  Jesus'  feet. 

1  ^WEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
^-    W'liich  betore  the  cross  I  spend  ; 
Life,  and  heulih,  and  peace  possessing, 

From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend: 

2  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing. 

With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe  ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding. 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station — 

Low  before  his  cross  I'll  lie  ; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Floating  in  his  languid  eye  ; 

4  Here  I'll  sit — for  ever  viewing 

Mercy  streaming  in  his  blood  : 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

375  c.  M. 

1  pAR  from  the  world,  0  Lord,  I  flee, 

From  strife  and  tumult  far; 
.  From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  pray'r  and  praise  agree  : 
And  seem  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made, 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  Then  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul. 

And  grace  her  mean  abode. 
Oh,  with  what  peace  and  joy  and  love. 
Does  she  commune  with  God  ! 

4  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she  pours 

Her  sohtary  lays  ; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song. 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

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^  C.   M.   - 

<*  «  ^  Evening  twilight. 

1  T  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 
'-  From  ev'ry  cumb'ring  care. 
And  spend  the  hours  ot  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

g  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 
The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  His  promises  to  plead, 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past. 

And  future  good  implore, 
Ar.d  all  rny  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  hy  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heav'n  ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew. 
While  here  by  tempests  driv'n. 

5  Thus,  when  hfe's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

«•,-,  P.  M.     8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8. 

**  •  •     For  closer  Commtiuion  u-i(h  God.  Ps.  xxiii. 

1  'T'HOU  Shepherd  of  Israel  divine, 
J-  The  joy  and  desire  of  my  heart, 
For  closer  communion  I  pine, 

I  long  to  reside  where  thou  art : 
The  pasture  I  languish  to  find, 

Where  all,  who  their  Shepherd  obey, 
Are  fed,  on  thy  bosom  reclin'd. 

And  screen' cl  from  the  heat  of  the  day. 

2  Ah  !  show  me  that  happiest  place, 

The  place  of  thy  people's  abode, 
Where  saints  in  an  ecstasy  gaze, 
And  hang  on  a  crucified  God  I 
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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.   578,  oT9 

Thy  love  for  a  sinner  declare, 

Thy  passion  and  death  on  the  tree  ; 

My  spirit  to  Calvary  b.oar, 
To  siitfcr  and  triumph  with  thee. 

3  'Tis  there  with  the  lambs  of  thy  flock, 

There  only  I  covet  to  rest, 
To  lie  at  the  foot  of  the  Rock, 

Or  rise  to  be  hid  in  thy  breast '; 
'Tis  there  I  would  always  abide, 

And  Do\-or  n  moment  depart  ; 
Conceal'd  in  the  cleft  of  thy  side 

Eternally  held  in  thy  heart. 

'^'^  Jobxxiii.  3. 

1  (^H,  that  I  knew  the  secret  place, 
^^  Where  I  might  find  my  God  ! 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 

And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  liow  my  sins  arise, 

What  sorrows  I  sustain  ; 
How  orrace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God  ; 
.  I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones  ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  ev'ry  fear  ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace. 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

379  c.  M. 

1  r^H,  could  I  find  from  day  to  day, 
^-^  A  nearness  to  my  God  : 

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Then  should  my  hours  ylido  swtiet  away. 
And  lean  upon  his  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  Hve 

Anew  from  day  to  day  ; 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give. 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  O  .Tesus,  come  and  rule  my  heart. 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 

That  I  may  never  more  depart. 

Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine  ; 

4  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  breath. 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore  ; 
And  when  my  flesh  dissolves  in  death. 
My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 

P.  M.     8. 8. 8.8. 8.8.8. 8.- 
QfiA    ^^otie  upon  earth  I  desire  besides  thee, 
•*^"  Psalm  Ixxiii.  25. 

1  TTOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
•*--■-  When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see  ; 

Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flowers 

Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  with  me  ; 

The  midsummer's  sun  shines  but  dim. 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay  ; 

But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 

December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume 
And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice  ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice  : 

I  should,  were  be  always  so  nigh, 
Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  iear  ; 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 
My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face,  ^ 
?.Iy  all  to  his  pleasure  resign'd ; 

No  changes  of  season  or  place, 
Would  make  any  change  in  my  niind- 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  381 

While  bless'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 
A  palace  a  toy  would  appear ; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove. 
If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 
If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song  ; 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 
O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 
Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore  ; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 
Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 


381  L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thy  boundless  love  to  me, 

*^    No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare  ; 
O  knit  my  thankful  heart  to  thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there, 

2  0  grant  that  nothing  in  my  soul 

May  dwell,  but  thy  pure  love  alone  ! 
O  may  thy  love  possess  me  whole  ! 
My  joy,  my  treasure,  and  my  crown. 

3  0  love,  how  cheering  is  thy  ray  ! 

All  pain  before  thy  presence  flies  ; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 
Where'er  thy  healing  beams  arise. 

4  Unwearied  may  I  this  pursue, 

Dauntless  to  the  high  prize  aspire  ; 
Hourly  within  my  soul  renew 
This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire. 

5  Still  let  thy  love  point  out  my  way  ; 

How  wondrous  things  thy  love  hath  wrought ! 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray  : 
Direct  my  word,  inspire  my  thought. 

6  In  suflf'ring  be  thy  love  my  peace, 

In  weakness  be  thy  love  my  pow'r, 

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382,  583       CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 
Receive  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

P.'M.     8.8.6.8.8.6.  -^ 

382  Bill  his  delight  is  in  ihc  law  of  the  Lord,  and/ 
in  Ids  law  doth  he  medilale  day  and  nigld. 
Psalm  i.  2. 

1  TTOW  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we  ! 
-^■*-  Divinely  drawn  to  follow  thee: 

Whose  hours  divided  are, 
Betwixt  the  mount  and  multitude  : 
Our  day  is  spent  in  doing  good, 

Our  night  in  praise  and  pray'r. 

2  With  us  no  melancholy  void  ; 
No  moment  lingers  unemploy'd, 

Or  unimprov'd  below  ; 
Our  weariness  of  life  is  gone, 
Who  live  to  serve  our  God  alone, 

And  only  thee  to  know. 

3  The  winter's  night  and  summer's  day, 
Glide  imperceptibly  away, 

Too  short  to  sing  thy  praise  ; 
Too  few  we  find  the  happy  hours, 
And  haste  to  join  those  heav'nly  pow'rs, 

In  everlasting  lays. 

4  With  all  who  chant  thy  name  on  high, 
And  holy,  holy,  holy,  cry, 

A  bright  harmonious  throng  ! 
We  long  thy  praises  to  repeat, 
And  ceaseless  sing  around  thy  seat 

The  new  eternal  song. 

o^o  L-  M.      y  r  - 

*j<Siy      J)(;siring  Communion  with  God. 

1  IV/TY  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires, 
-'■'-*-  To  perfect  happiness  aspires, 
With  steady  steps  would  tread  the  road 
That  leads  to  Heaven — that  leads  to  God. 
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2  T  thirst  to  drink  unmingied  love 
From  the  pure  founiain-head  above  ; 
My  dearest  Lord,  I  long  to  be 
Emptied  of  sin,  and  fulfof  jhce. 

3  For  thee  I  pant,  for  thee  I  burn  ; 
Art  thou  withdrawn  ?  again  return, 
Nor  let  me  be  the  first  to  say, 

Thou  wilt  not  hear  when  sinners  pray. 

384  L.  M.     .  '^   :     >  .■^■ 

1  T  THIRST,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 

•'•  To  wash  me  in  thy  cleansing  blood  ; 

To  dwell  within  thy  wounds  ;  then  pain 

Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain. 
"2  Take  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be 

For  ever  clos'd  to  all  but  thee  ! 

Seal  thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 

That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

3  How  blest  are  they  who  stiU  abide, 
Close  shelter'd  in  thy  bleeding  side  ! 
Who  life  and  strength  from  thence  derive, 
And  by  thee  move,  and  in  thee  live. 

4  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death, 
Till  thou  thy  quick'ning  Spirit  breathe  ? 
Thou  giv'st  the  pow'r  thy  grace  to  move, 
O  wondrous  grace  !   O  boundless  love ! 

5  How  can  it  be,  thou  heav'nly  King, 
That  thou  shouldst  us  to  glory  bring ; 
Make  slaves  the  partners  of  thy  throne, 
Deck'd  with  a  never-fading  crown  ? 

^  Ah  !  Lord,  enlarge  our  scanty  thought. 
To  know  the  wonders  thou  hast  wrought, 
Unloose  our  stamm'ring  tongues  to  tell 
Thy  love  immense,  unsearchable! 

..e^  C/M. 

^^•-^         Love  to  Christ.     John  xxi.  15. 
1  "FJO  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord  ? 
-■^  Behold  my  heart,  and  see  : 

18  263 


3S5  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

And  turn  each  cursed  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  thee, 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothmg  love  : 
Dead  he  my  heart  to  ev'ry  joy, 
Which  thou  dost  not  approve,^ 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  beat 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock, 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

5  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord, 

But  O,  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys,. 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

OCfS  ^-   ''^^• 

"^^         Jesus  precious.     1  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1  "DLEST  Jesus,  when  my  soaring  thoughts 
-*-^  O'er  all  thy  graces  rove, 

Now  is  my  soul  in  transport  lost — 
In  wonder,  joy,  and  love  ! 

2  Not  softest  strains  can  charm  mine  ears, 

Like  thy  beloved  name  ; 
Nor  aught  beneath  the  skies  inspire 
My  heart  with  equal  flame. 

3  Where'er  I  look,  my  wond'ring  eyes 

Unnumber'd  blessings  see  ; 
But  what  is  life,  with  all  iis  bliss, 
If  once  compared  to  thee  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  rival  in  my  breast  ? 

Search,  Lord,  for  thou  canst  tell  ; 
If  aught  can  raise  my  passions  thus,. 
Or  please  my  soul  so  well. 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  S87 

5  No.  thou  an  precious  to  my  heart, 

My  portion  and  my  joy  ; 
For  ever  let  thy  huuiidless  grace 
My  sweetest  tlioughts  employ. 

6  When  nature  faints,  around  my  bed 

Let  thy  bright  glories  shine  ; 
And  death  shall  all  his  terrors  lose, 
In  raptures  so  divine. 


«c^  P.  M.    7.7.7.7. 

•*^  «       Lovest  thou  me  ?     John  x.\i.  16. 

1  TTARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
-*--*-  'I'is  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word: 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee  : 

"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ? 

2  "  I  deUver'd  thee,  when  bound. 

And,  when  bleeding,  heal'd  thy  wound. 
Sought  thee  wand'ring,  set  thee  right, 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above  ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath — 
Free  and  faithful — strong  as  death. 

5  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done  ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be  ; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ?" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint: 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore, 

O  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  ! 

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388,  389    CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 


388 


L.  M. 


Living  to  Christ.     Phil.  i.  21. 

1  T  ET  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 
-*-'  That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God; 
This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine, 

To  live  and  die  entirely  thine. 

2  On  Christ  by  faith  my  soul  would  live, 
From  him,  my  life,  my  all  receive  ; 
To  him  devote  my  fleeting  hours, 
Serve  him  alone  with  all  my  pow'rs. 

3  Christ  is  my  everlasting  all. 
To  iiim  I  look,  on  him  I  call ; 
He  will  my  ev'ry  want  supply, 
In  time  and  through  eternity. 

4  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  life,  appear; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here ; 
Leave  sin  and  sorrow,  death  and  pain; 
To  live  is  Christ — to  die  is  gain. 

5  Soon  will  the  saints  in  glory  meet ; 
Soon  walk  through  ev'ry  golden  street, 
And  sing  on  ev'ry  blissful  plain, 

To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

ocQ  L.  M. 

*'"•'       The  Christ ia?i  panting  for  God. 

1  /"■'RE AT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim: 
^^  Be  thou  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ! 
The  glories,  that  compose  tliy  name, 

Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise. 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  Godl 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties, 

Thy  child  and  servant,  bought  with  blood. 

3  With  heart  and  eyes  and  lifted  hands, 

For  thee  I  long,  for  thee  I  look, 
As  travellers  in  thirsty  lands  • 

Pant  for  the  cooling  water-brook. 

4  Ev'n  life  itself,  without  thy  love, 

No  lasting  pleasures  can  afford  : 
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CHRISTIAN-    EXPERIENCE.    390,  391 

Yea,  'twould  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
If  I  were  banish'd  from  thee,  Lord. 

5  I'll  lift  my  hands.  I'll  raise  my  voice. 
While  i  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise, 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
Throughout  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

•jQQ  L.  M. 

"''^     Love  to  Christ  present  or  absent. 

1  r\Y  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 
^-^  Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest ; 
Love,  the  best  blessin;^  here  below, 
The  highest  rapture  of  the  blest. 

2  While  we  are  held  in  thine  embrace, 
There's  not  a  thouglit  attempts  to  rove; 
Each  smile  that's  seen  upon  thy  face, 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love. 

3  When  of  thine  absence  we  complain. 
And  long,  and  weep,  and  humbly  pray; 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain, — 
Those  tears  are  sweet  which  mourn  thy  stay. 

4  When  round  thy  courts  bv  day  we  rove, 
Or  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night 

For  some  kind  tidings  from  above, 
Thy  very  name  creates  dehght. 

5  Jesus,  our  God.  descend  and  come  ; 
Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  ihy  face  ; 
'Tis  heav'n  to  see  our  Lord  at  home. 
And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 

«q^  P.  M.     7.7.7.7. 

**^-'-  Love  of  Jesus. 

1  T  OVE  divine,  how  sweet  the  sound! 
^  May  the  theme  on  earth  abound : 
May  the  hearts  of  saints  below, 
With  the  sacred  rapture  glow  ! 

2  Love  amazing,  large  and  free. 
Love  unknown,  to  think  on  me  \ 

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392  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Let  that  love  upon  me  shine, 
Saviour,  with  its  beams  divine. 

3  Better  than  earth's  vMed  toys, 
Or  an  ac;e  of  carnal  joys  ; 
Better  far  than  Ophir's  gold, 
Love  that  never  can  be  told. 

4  Better  than  this  life  of  mine, 
Saviour,  is  thy  love  divine  : 
Drop  the  vril.  and  let  me  see 
Rivers  of  this  love  in  thee. 

5  While  in  Mesech's  tents  I  stay, 
Love  divine  shall  tune  my  lay  ; 
When  I  soar  to  bliss  above. 
Still  I'll  praise  a  Saviour's  love. 

0«7j.ri  y/j^  Christian  s  choice. 

1  'T'HOU  art  my  portion.  0  my  God  ! 
-*-    Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 

My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heav'nly  truth. 

And  ^lory  in  my  choice ; 

Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 

Could  makd  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  arace 

I  set  before  mine  eyes  ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

4  Whene'er  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways ; 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands, 
And  trust  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  f)r  ever  thine  : 

O  save  thy  servant.  Lord  I 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place, 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.     393,394 

6  Thou  hast  inclin'd  this  heart  of  mine 
Thy  Stat  lilts  to  i'ulrtl ; 
And  thus  till  niorial  lite  shall  end 
Would  I  pcrlorni  thy  will. 

393  c.  M. 

1  "Vy  IIILE  thcc  I  seek,  protecting  Pow'r ! 

'  '     Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  fill'd. 

2  Thy  love  the  pow'rs  of  thought  bestow'd  ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar. 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd  : 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  I 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  bestow'd  by  thee. 

4  In  ev'ry  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  ev'ry  pain  I  hear. 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favoured  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill : 
Resign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lour. 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  hfred  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  louring  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear  r 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee  ! 

•^Ol  L.  M. 

"  *^  *  CoTtfide.Ticc  in  God. 

1  OUR-  Father,  thron'd  above  the  sky, 
^     To  ihee  our  etnpiy  hands  we  spread  ; 
Thy  children  at  thy  footstool  lie, 
And  ask  thy  blessings  on  their  head. 

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395  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

2  With  cheerful  hope  and  fihal  fear, 

In  that  august  and  precious  name, 
By  thee  ordaui'd,  we  now  draw  near, 
And  would  the  proniis'd  blessing  claim. 

3  Does  not  an  earthly  parent  hear 

The  cravings  of  his  famish'd  son  ? 
WilJ  he  reject  the  filial  prayer. 

Or  mock  him  with  a  cake  of  stone  ? 

4  Our  heav'nly  Father,  how  much  more 

Will  thy  divine  compassions  rise  ; 
And  open  thy  unbounded  store. 
To  satisfy  thy  children's  cries  ? 

5  Yes,  we  will  ask.  and  seek,  and  press 

For  gracious  audience  at  thy  seat ; 
Still  hoping,  wailing  for  success, 
If  persevering  to  entreat. 

6  For  Jcsas  in  his  faithful  word 

The  upright  supplicant  has  blest  ; 
And  all  thy  saints  with  one  accord 
The  prevalence  ot  prayer  attest. 

3.    DOUBTS  AXD  FEABS. 

«>*'«^  Hidings   of  God's  face^ 

1  TTAPPY  the  hours,  the  golden  days, 
-*--*•  When  I  could  call  my  .Tppus  mine, 
And  sit,  and  view  his  smiling  face, 
And  melt  in  pleasures  all  divine. 

2  But  now  lie's  gone  (0  mighty  wo!) 
Gone  from  my  soul  and  hides  his  love  I 
I  hate  the  sins  that  griev'd  him  so, 
The  sins  that  forc'd  him  to  remove  ! 

3  Yet  let  my  hope  look  through  my  tears, 
And  spy  afar  his  rolling  throne. 

His  chariot  through  the  cleaving  spheres 
Shall  bring  the  bright  Beloved  down. 
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CIIRISTIAX   EXPERIENCE.  396 

4  Swift  as  a  roe  flics  oVr  (he  hills, 

My  soul  springs  oiii  to  meet  him  hijijh : 
Then  shall  the  eonqn'ror  turn  his  wheels 
And  climb  the  mansions  of  the  sky. 

C.  M. 
«$9G     0  that  I  toere  as  in  months  past  !     Job 
xxix.  2. 

1  QWEET  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 
^  The  Saviour's  pard'ning  blood, 
Apphed  to  cleanse  my  soulfrom  guilt, 

And  bring  me  honie  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal' d, 

His  praises  tun'd  my  tongue  ; 
And,  when  the  evening  shades  prevail'd, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 

The  world  no  more  could  charm  ; 
I  liv'd  upon  my  Saviour's  smiles, 
And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine  ; 
And,  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  call'd  each  promise  mine. 

5  Then  to  his  saints  I  often  spoke 

Of  what  his  love  had  done  ; 
But  now  my  heart  is  almost  broke, 
For  all  my  joys  are  gone. 

6  Now  when  the  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns  ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals. 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

7  My  prayers  are  now  a  chatt'ring  noise,        , 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face  ! 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyes. 
But  will  not  reach  my  case. 

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397  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

8  Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail, 
And  moke  my  soul  his  prey  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail, 
O,  come  without  delay  I 

007  P    ^I.     7.7.7.7. 

***^*  Lovest  thou  me  ? 

1  ^'ITS  a  point  I  long  to  know  ; 

-*•    Oft  it  canses  anxious  thought. 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus? 

Wiiy  this  dull,  this  lifeless  frame  ? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse. 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name  I 

3  [Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 
Prayer  a  *ask  and  burden  prove, 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain, 

If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ? 

4  When  I  turn  mine  eyes  within, 
All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild: 
Fill'd  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  ? 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 
Sin  is  mix'd  with  all  I  do  ; 
You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me.  Is  it  thus  with  you  ?] 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 
Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall  ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all ! 

7  Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet. 
Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd, 
Find,  at  times,  the  promise  sweet. 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  ? 

8  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case  ! 
Thon  who  art  thy  people's  sun, 

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Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 

9  Let  UK!  love  thee  more  and  more. 
If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray  : 
If  I  have  not  lov'd  hetore, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

OiFO      j'fip  Complaint.  U7ider  Darkness. 

1  O  EJOICE  in  God,  the  word  comraandsr 
^  And  fain  would  I  obey ; 

Yet  still  my  spirit  ling'ring  stands, 
While  doubts  impede  my  way. 

2  How  can  my  soul  exult  for  Joy, 

VVhich  feels  this  load  of  sin? 
And  how  can  praise  my  tongue  employ. 
While  darkness  reigns  within  ? 

3  Whence  should  my  lips  give  rapture  birth, 

When  I  no  rapture  feel  ? 
Or  how  should  notes  of  heav'nly  mirth, 
Sound  from  a  breast  of  steel  ? 

4  If  falling  tears  and  rising  sighs, 

In  triumph  share  a  part ; 
Then,  Lord,  behold  these  streaming  eyes^ 
And  search  this  bleeding  heart ! 

5  My  soul  forgets  to  use  her  wings  ; 

My  harp  neglected  lies  ; 
For  sin  has  broken  all  its  strings. 
And  guilt  shuts  out  my  joys. 

6  The  power,  the  sweetness,  of  thy  voice. 

Alone  my  heart  can  move ; 
Make  me  in  Christ  my  Lord  rejoice, 
And  melt  my  soul  to  love. 

OQQ  P-  ^^-     8.7.8.7.4.7.       '  ;  ■ 

^•fu     Cast  doion,  yet  hoping.     Ps.  xlii.  5. 
1  r\  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness  ? 
^-^  Wheretbrc  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness, 
Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone  ; 

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Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  Wli;it  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 

Vex  and  grieve  thee  day  by  day  ? 
And  thy  sinful  inchiiations 

Ofteu  fill  thee  with  dismay  ? 
Thou  siialt  conquer, 
Through  the  Lainl)'s  redeeming  blood. 

3  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

From  wiihout  and  from  within, 
Jesus  saiih  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 

But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin: 
He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

4  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee. 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road, 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee ; 

Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God  ! 
Therefore  praise  him — 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

5  O  that  I  could  now  adore  him 

Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 
Who  for  ever  bow  before  him. 

And  unceasing,  sing  his  love  ! 
Happy  songsters  I 
When  sliall  I  your  chorus  join  ? 


^""  Douhting  C/instian. 

1  TTXCERTAL\  how  the  way  to  find 
^    Which  to  salvation  led, 

I  listen'd  long,  Vviih  anxious  mind, 
To  hear  what  others  said. 

2  When  some  of  joys  and  comforts  told, 

I  fear'd  that  I  was  wrong ; 
For  I  was  stupid,  dead,  and  cold — 
Had  neither  joy  nor  song. 

3  Of  fierce  temptations  others  talk'd, 

Of  anguish  and  dismay; 
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Through  what  dislrosscs  they  had  walk'd, 
Before  they  louiid  the  way. 

4  Ah  !  then  I  thoufjht  my  hopes  were  vain, 

For  T  had  lived  at  ease  ; 
I  wish'd  for  all  my  fears  again, 
To  make  me  more  like  these. 

5  I  had  my  wish — the  Lord  disclos'd 

The  evils  of  my  heart ; 
And  left  my  naked  soul  expos'd 
To  Satan's  fi'ry  dart. 

6  Alas  !  "  I  now  must  give  it  up," 

I  cried  in  deep  despair  : 
How  could  I  dream  of  drawing  hope 
From  what  I  cannot  bear ! 

7  Again  my  Saviour  brought  me  aid, 

And  when  he  set  me  tree, 
"  Trust  simply  on  my  word,"  he  said, 
"  And  leave  the  rest  to  nie." 

^^A  Haling  Sin. 

1  r\  COULD  I  find  some  peaceful  bow'r, 

^^  Where  sin  has  neither  place  nor  pow'r ; 

This  traitor  vile,  I  fain  would  shun. 

But  cannot  from  his  presence  run. 

When  to  the  throne  of  grace  I  flee, 
He  stands  between  my  God  and  me, 
W^here'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 
I  feel  him  working  in  my  breast. 

3  When  1  attempt  to  soar  above. 
To  view  the  heights  of  Jesus'  love, 
This  monster  seems  lo  mount  the  skies, 
And  veils  his  glory  to  mine  eyes. 

4  Lord,  free  me  from  this  deadly  foe. 
Which  keeps  my  faith  and  hope  so  low  j 
I  long  to  dwell  in  heaven,  my  home, 
Where  not  one  sinful  thought  can  come. 

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402,  403    CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

402  L.  M. , 

1  "\T7"nAT  strange  perplexities  oripe  ! 

'  '      What  anxious  feaj-s  and  jealousies ! 
What  crowds  in  douhtlVil  hght  appear! 
How  few,  alas,  approv'd  and  clear  ! 

2  And  what  am  I  ! — My  soul,  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take, 
Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart  appear  ? 

3  What  image  does  my  spirit  bear? 
Is  Jesus  form'd  and  living  there  ? 
Say,  do  his  lineaments  divine 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine  ? 

4  Searcher  of  hearts,  O  search  me  still : 
The  secrets  of  my  soul  reveal  ; 

My  fears  remove  ;  let  me  appear 

To  God  and  my  own  conscience  clear  ! 

A^'l  L.  M. 

^y  O    JJope  e?icouroged  by  a  view  of  the  Divine 
Pirfcctions,     1  Sam.  xxx.  6. 

1  "\17HY  sinks  my  v^-eak  desponding  mind  ? 

*  '     Why  heaves  my  heart  the  anxious  sigh  ? 
Can  sov' reign  Goodness  be  unkind  ? 
Am  I  not  safe  if  God  is  nigh  ? 

2  'Tis  he  supports  this  fainting  frame  ; 
On  him  alone  my  hopes  recline: 
The  wondrous  glories  of  his  name. 

How  wide  they  spread  !  how  bright  they  shine 

3  Infinite  wisdom  !  boundless  pow'r  ! 
Unchanging  faithfulness  and  love  ! 
Here  let  me  trust,  while  I  adore, — 
Nor  from  my  refuge  e'er  remove. 

4  My  God,  if  thou  art  mine  indeed, 
Then  I  have  all  my  heart  can  crave ; 
A  present  help  in  times  of  need  ; 
Still  kind  to  hear,  and  strong  to  save. 

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5  Fomivo  my  douhts,  O  grnnons  Lord  ! 
Ana  oa^o  the  sorrou's  ot  niv  lircast  : 
.Speak  to  my  licnii  the  hcaiiiifr  word, 
That  thou  an  ir.iiic — and  I  am  Llcsi. 

•^^^^  Return  of  Joy. 

1  ^T/'HEN  darkness  long  lias  veil'd  my  mind, 

'  *     And  sinilinL''  day  once  more  appears, 
Then,  my  Redeemer  I  then  I  find 
The  Ibliy  ol"  iiiy  doubts  and  fears. 

2  I  chide  my  unbelieving  heart ; 
And  blu?h  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 

Or  harbour  one  hard  thought  of  thee  ? 

3  O  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught 
(What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn,) 
'J'hat  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat  ! 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  lind  mysell  a  learner  yet, — 
Unskilful,  weak,  arxl  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  0  my  Lord,  one  look  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will ; 
Drives  doubt  and  discon:ent  away. 
And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 
As  I  am  ready  to  repine  ; 

Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  receive  ; 
Be  shame,  and  self-abhorrence,  mine. 

4.    SPIRITUAL  DECLENSIOX. 

^\9^   ir///  ye  also  go  away  ?     John  vi.  67 — 69.  . 
1  TIU^HEN  any  turn  from  Zion's  v»ay, 
*  '     (As  numbers  often  do.) 
Methinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
"  Witt  thou  forsake  me  too  ?" 

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406  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

2  Ah,  Lord  !   wiih  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  mc  fast. 
My  faith  will  fail,  I  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  'Tis  thou  alone  hast  power  and  grace, 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me; 
To  whom  then  shall  I  turn  my  face, 
If  I  depart  from  thee. 

4  Beyond  a  doubt  I  rest  assur'd. 

I'hou  art  the  Cukist  of  God  ; 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secur'd. 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

5  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd. 

Could  never  reach  my  case  ! 
Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find, 
But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 

6  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart  ; 
No  love  but  thine  can  make  me  blest, 
And  satisfy  my  heart, 

S    !\I 
^^^  Apostasy.  '  2  Pet.  ii.  22. 

1  TTE,  who  in  former  days, 

-^     Were  found  at  Zion's  gate ; 
Who  walk'd  awhile  in  wisdom's  ways 
And  told  your  happy  state  ; 

2  But  now  to  sin  draw  back, 

And  love  again  to  stray. 
The  narrow  path  of  life  forsake, 
And  choose  the  beaten  way  ; 

3  Think  not  your  names  above 

Are  written  with  the  saints  ; 
The  promise  of  eternal  love 
Is  his  who  never  faints. 

4  Your  transient  joy  and  peace 

Your  deeper  doom  have  seal'd, 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  407,  408 

Unless  you  wake  to  righteousness, 
Ere  judgment  is  reveal'd. 

407  Crown  Him. 

1  "OACKSLTDERS,  who  your  mis'ry  feel, 
■^  Altend  your  Saviour's  call ; 
Return,  he'll  your  l)aclc?lidings  heal  ; 

Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Thousrh  crimson  sin  increase  your  guilt, 

And  painful  is  your  thrall  ; 
For  hrokrn  hearts  his  blood  was  spilt ; 
Oh,  crown  liim  Lord  of  all. 

3  Take  with  you  words,  approach  his  throne 

And  low  before  him  fall  ; 
He  understands  the  Spirit's  groan; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Whoever  comes  he'll  not  cast  out, 

Although  your  faith  be  small : 
His  fiiihfulness  you  cannot  doubt  ; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

J.OS  ^'  ^^' 

fftl/o  Wandering  Thoughts. 

1  T  LOVE  the  Lord  ;  but  ah  !  how  far 

-*■  My  thoughts  from  the  dear  oljject  are  ! 
This  wanton  heart,  how  wide  it  roves  ! 
And  fancy  meets  a  thousand  loves. 

2  If  my  soul  burn  to  see  my  God, 
I  tread  the  courts  of  his  abode  ; 

But  troops  of  rivals  throng  the  place, 

And  tempt  me  oft  before  his  face.  ' 

3  Would  I  enjoy  my  Lord  alone, 
I  bid  my  passions  all  begone, 

All  but  my  love  ;  and  charge  my  will 
To  bar  the  door  and  guard  it  still. 

4  But  cares  or  trifles,  make  or  find 
Still  new  approaches  to  the  mind ; 

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409,  410    CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Till  I  with  grief  and  wonder  sec 
Huge  crowds  betwixt  the  Lord  and  me. 

5  This  foolish  heart  can  leave  its  (iod. 
And  shadows  tempt  its  thoughts  abroad  ; 
How  shall  I  fix  this  wand'ring  mind  ? 
Or  throw  my  fetters  on  the  wind  ? 

6  Look  gently  down,  almighty  grace, 
Prison  me  round  in  thine  embrace  ; 
Pity  the  soul  that  would  be  thine. 
And  let  thy  pow'r  my  love  confine. 

^\J*7         Complaining  of  Inconslaricy. 

1  npHE  wand'ring  star,  and  fleeting  wind, 
-*•    Both  represent  th'  unstable  mind  : 
The  morning  cloud  and  early  dew, 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  But  cloud,  and  wind,  and  dew,  and  star, 
Faint  and  imperfect  emblems  are  ; 

Nor  can  there  aui^ht  in  nature  be 
So  fickle  and  so  false  as  we. 

3  Our  outward  walk,  and  inward  frame, 
Scarce  through  a  single  hour  the  same ; 
We  vow,  and  straight  our  vows  forget, 
And  then  these  very  vows  repeat. 

4  We  sin  forsake,  to  sin  return  ; 

Are  hot,  are  cold,  now  freeze,  now  bum 
In  deep  distress,  then  raptures  feel. 
We  soar  to  heaven,  then  sink  to  hell. 

5  With  flowing  tears.  Lord,  we  confess 
Our  folly  and  unsteadfastness  : 
When  shall  these  hearts  more  fixed  be, 
Fix'd  by  thy  grace,  and  fix'd  for  thee  ? 

dl  O  ..    ^  ^^- . 

*-*-'^       Complaining  of  spiritual  Sloth, 

1  TVTY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  ? 
^^^  Awake,  my  sluggish  soul  I 
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CHRISTIAN    EXPERir.NCE/  411 

Notliing  has  lialf  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  htile  ants  tor  onn  poor  grain 

Labour,  and  tug,  and  strive, 
Yet  we  who  have  a  iieavea  t'  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  hve  !  ^_.,.^ 

3  Wc  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands. 

And  stars  their  courses  move  : 
Wo  for  whose  fruard  the  angel  bands 
Conie  flying  IVom  above  ; 

4  We  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down, 

And  lai>our'd  tor  our  good, 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchas'd  with  his  blood  ! 

5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still ! 

And  never  a^^t  our  parts  ? 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heavenly  hill, 
And  sit  and  v.-arm  our  hearts. 

6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 

Tpward  our  sonls  shall  rise  : 
With  hands  of  mitii  and  wings  of  love 
We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

'*-*-•■-  Hardness  of  Heart. 


"TI/TY  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is  ! 
-^'-*-  How  heavy  here  it  Hes  ! 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  breast, 
Just  Uke  a  rock  of  ice  ! 

Sin  like  a  raging  tyrant  sits 

Upon  this  flinty  throne. 
And  ev'ry  grace  lies  buried  deep 

Beneath  this  heart  of  stone. 

How  seldom  do  I  rise  to  God, 

Or  taste  the  joys  above  ! 
This  mountain  presses  down  my  faith. 

And  chills  my  flaming  love. 

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412  Cn:^I3TIAN   rXPERIEXCE. 

4  Wlicn  smiling  mf  rcy  courts  my  soul 

Wi;li  all  its  hcnv'nly  charms, 

This  stiiljburn,  this  relonlless  tliiiig 

Would  thrust  it  from  my  anus. 

5  Against  the  thunders  of  thy  word 

Rebellious  I  have  stood, 
My  heart  it  shakes  not  at  the  wralh 
And  terrors  of  a  God. 

6  Dear  Savio'jr,  steep  this  rock  of  njine 

In  tliine  own  crimson  sea  ; 
None  but  a  l)ath  of  blood  divine 
Can  melt  the  flint  away. 

5.    BACKSLIDER  KETURNING. 

412  P.  M.     8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8. 

1  XJOW  shall  a  lost  sinner  in  pain, 
-^  *-   Recover  his  forfeited  peace  ? 
When  brought  into  bondage  again, 

What  hope  of  a  second  release  ? 
Will  mercy  itself  be  so  kind 

To  spare  such  a  rebel  as  me  ? 
And  O,  can  I  possibly  find 

Such  plenteous  redemption  in  thee  ? 

2  O  Jesus,  of  thee  I  require, 

If  still  thou  art  able  to  save, 
The  brand  to  pluck  out  of  the  fire, 

And  ransom  my  soul  Irom  the  grave  ; 
The  help  of  thy  Fpirit  restore. 

And  show  me  the  liie-giving  blood; 
And  pardon  a  sinner  once  more. 

And  bring  me  again  unto  God. 

3  O  Jesus,  in  pity  draw  near. 

Come  quickly  to  help  a  lost  soul, 
To  coniiort  a  mourner  appear, 

And  make  a  poor  Lazarus  whole ; 
The  balm  of  thy  mercy  apply, 

Thou  seest  the  sore  anguish  I  feel, 
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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  415 

Save,  Lord,  or  T  pcriph,  I  die, 
O  save,  or  I  suik  into  hell  ! 

4  I  sink  if  thou  longer  delay 

'i'hy  pardonin-^  mercy  to  show  : 
Come  quickly,  and  kindly  display 

The  pow'r  of  lliy  passion  hclow: 
By  all  thou  hasf  done  lor  my  sake, 

One  drop  of  ihy  blood  I  implore  : 
Now,  now  let  it  touch  me,  and  make 

The  sinner  a  sinner  no  more. 

-  I  «  P.  M.    7.7.7.7. 

•^  -*•**     Is  his  7nercj/  clean  gone  for  ever  ?  doth  his 
pro/nine  fail  for  evermore  ?     Psalm  Ixxvii.  8- 

1  "PyEPTH  of  mercy  !  can  there  be 
-*-^  Mercy  still  reserv'd  for  me  ! 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear  ? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare  ? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace : 
Long  provok'd  him  to  his  face  : 
AVould  not  hearken  to  his  calls  ; 
Griev'd  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Kindled  his  releniings  are, 
Me  he  now  delights  to  spare. 
Cries,  "  How  shall  T  give  thee  up  ?" 
Lets  the  lifted  thunder  drop. 

4  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands  : 
Shows  his  wounds  and  spreads  his  hands : 
God  is  Love  !  I  kno^v,  I  feel! 

Jesus  weeps,  and  loves  me  still ! 

5  Jesus,  answer  from  above  : 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  the  wrong  forget  ? 
Suffer  me  to  kiss  thy  feet  ? 

6  Now  incline  me  to  repent  ! 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament ! 
Now  my  foul  revolt  deplore  ! 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

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414,  415    CHRISTIAN    EXPERIEN'CE. 

'li-lr      Pardon.     Jcr.  iii.  2-2.     Hos.  xiv.  4. 

1  UOW  oft,  al;i.s  I  this  wretrhcd  lu-art 
J--^  Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord  ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 

Forgetful  of  his  word. 

2  Yet  sov'reign  mercy  callp.  "  Return  :" 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  ? 
My  vile  ungratitude  I  mourn  ; 
bh,  take  the  wand'rer  home. 

3  And  eanst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive. 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 

i\.nd  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  hve 

To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  pow'r 

How  glorious,  how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  bliss  and  life  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore  ; 
Oh,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet. 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

4.1  'S       ^-  ^^-     S-S-P-P-S-S.  as  112th. 
^X«J      'J^J^g  reluniina:  Backslidtr;  or,  a  prayer 
for  rest ori}{g  Grace.     Hosea  xiv.   1,  2. 

1  YU'EARY  of  wand'ring  from  my  God, 

•  '     And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
I  hear,  and  bow  me  lo  the  rod  ; 

For  thee,  not  without  hope,  I  mourn ; 
I  have  an  advocate  above, 
A  Friend  before  the  Throne  of  Love. 

2  0  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 

More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin  ; 
Yet  once  again  I  seek  thy  face, 

Open  thine  arms,  and  take  me  in  ! 
And  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  love  the  faithless  sinner  siill. 
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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  416 

3  Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me  back, 

My  fallen  spirit  to  restore  ; 
Oh  !  for  thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake  ! 

Forgive  and  bid  me  sin  no  more  : 
The  ruins  of  my  soul  repair, 
And  make  my  heart  a  House  of  Prayer. 

4  The  stone  to  flesh  again  convert : 

The  veil  of  sin  once  more  remove  ! 
Sprinkle  thy  blood  upon  my  heart, 

And  melt  it  by  thy  dying  love  ! 
This  rebel  heart  by  love  subdue, 
And  make  it  soft  and  make  it  new. 

5  Give  to  mine  eyes  refreshing  tears. 

And  kindle  my  relentings  now  ; 
Fill  all  my  soul  with  fihal  fears  : 

To  thy  sweet  yoke  my  spirit  bow. 
Bend  by  thy  grace,  Oh  bend  or  break 
The  iron  sinew  in  my  neck  ! 

/■!«  C.  M. 

^*^      IValkhig  with  God.     Gen.  v.  24. 

1  r\il,  for  a  closer  walk  whh  God, 
^^  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  Tsaw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peacful  hours  I  once  enjoy'd  ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  Oh  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast : 

285 


4ir,  418    CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'cr  tliat  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  wort-hip  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  Irame  ; 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

'I'hat  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

417  c.  M. 

1  "TlEAR  Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye 
■^  Call  back  a  wand'ring  sheep  ; 
False  to  my  vows,  like  Peter,  I 

Would  lam,  like  Peter,  weep. 

2  Now  let  me  be  by  grace  restor'd, 

To  me  thy  mercy  shown ; 
Oh  turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3  Almighty  Prince,  enthron'd  above, 

Repentance  to  impart. 
Grant,  through  the  greatness  of  thy  love, 
The  humble,  contrite  heart. 

4  Give,  what  I  should  have  long  implor'd, 

A  taste  of  love  unknown  ; 
Oh,  turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

5  Behold  me,  Saviour,  from  above. 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die  ; 
For  life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 
Smile  in  thy  gracious  eye. 

6  Speak  but  the  reconciling  word ; 

Let  mercy  melt  me  down  : 
Oh,  turn  and  look  upon  nic,  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone  : 

418  CM. 

1  r\  THAT  I  were  as  heretofore  ! 
^-^  Vi'hcn  warm  in  my  first  love  ; 
2S6 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  419 

I  only  live  my  God  t'  adore, 
And  seek  the  things  above  ! 

2  Upon  my  head  his  candle  shone, 

And  lavish  of  his  grace, 
With  cords  of  love  he  drew  me  on, 
And  half  unveil'd  his  face. 

3  Far,  far  above  all  earthly  things 

Triumphantly  I  rode ; 
I  soar'd  to  heaven  on  eagles'  wings. 
And  found  and  talk'd  with  God. 

4  Where  am  I  now,  from  what  a  height 

Of  happiness  cast  down  ! 
The  glory  swallow'd  up  in  night. 
And  faded  is  the  crown. 

5  O  God,  thou  art  my  home,  my  rest, 

For  which  I  sigh  in  pain  ! 
How  shall  I  'scape  into  thy  breast, 
My  Eden  how  regain  ? 

*■■■•'  PerseveraiLCe  desired. 

1  TESUS,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

"    Thou  hast  redeem'd  me  with  thy  blood, 
By  ties,  both  natural  and  divine, 
I  am,  and  ever  will  be  thine. 

2  But  ah  !  should  my  inconstant  heart. 
Ere  I'm  aware,  from  thee  depart, 
What  dire  reproach  would  fall  on  me 
For  such  ingratitude  to  thee  ! 

3  The  thought  I  dread,  the  crime  I  hate  ; 
The  guilt,  the  shame,  I  deprecate  : 
And  yet  so  mighty  are  my  foes, 

I  dare  not  trust  my  warmest  vows. 

4  Pity  my  frailty,  dearest  Lord  ! 
Grace  in  the  needful  hour  afTord  : 
O  steel  this  tim'rous  heart  of  mine 
With  fortitude  and  love  divine. 

287 


420,  421  CHRISTIAN  experience. 

5  So  shall  I  friumph  o'er  my  fears, 
And  cat  her  joys  from  all  my  tears  ; 
So  shall  I  to  the  world  proclaim 
The  honours  of  the  Christian  name. 

6.    SANCTIFICATION  AXD    CHKISTIAN  GRACES. 

^^^  My  soid  thirstethfor  God. 

1  T  THIRST,  but  not  as  once  I  did,  * 
-'-  The  vain  delijfhts  of  earth  to  share  : 
Thy  wounds,  Emmanurl,  all  lorl)id 
That  I  should  seek  my  pleasure  there. 

2  It  was  the  sight  of  thy  dear  cross 

First  wcan'd  my  soul  from  earthly  things, 
And  taught  me  to  esteem  as  dross 
The  mirth  of  fools  and  pomp  of  kings. 

3  I  want  that  grace  that  springs  from  thee, 
That  quickens  all  things  where  it  flows, 
And  makes  a  wretched  thorn,  like  me, 
Bloom  as  the  myrtle  or  the  rose. 

4  Dear  fountain  of  delight  unknown  ! 
No  longer  sink  below  the  brim  ; 
But  overflow,  and  pour  me  down 
A  living,  and  life-giving  stream  ! 

5  For  sure,  of  all  the  plants  that  share 
The  notice  of  thy  Father's  eye. 
None  proves  less  grateful  to  his  care, 
Or  yields  him  meaner  fruit  than  I. 

^-^l  Hatred  of  Si, I. 

1  TJOLY  Lord  God  !  I  love  thy  truth, 

-*--^  Nor  dare  ihy  least  commandment  slight ; 
Yet  pierc'd  by  sin,  the  serpent's  tooth, 
I  mourn  the  anguish  of  the  bite. 

2  But  thotitrh  the  poison  lurks  within, 
Hope  bids  me  still  with  patience  wait ; 
Till  dcarh  shall  set  me  free  from  sin, 
Free  from  the  only  thing  I  hate. 

288 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  422 

3  Had  I  a  throne  above  the  rest, 
Where  anscls  and  archanjffls  dwell ; 
One  sin  unslain  wiiliin  my  breast, 
Would  make  that  heav'n  as  dark  as  hell. 

4  The  pns'ner,  sent  to  breathe  fresh  air, 
And  bless'd  with  liberty  again, 

Would  mourn  were  he  condemn'd  to  wear 
One  link  ot  all  his  former  chain. 

5  But  oh  !  no  foe  invades  the  bliss, 
When  glory  crowns  the  Christian's  head  ; 
One  view  of  Jesus  as  he  is, 

Will  strike  all  sin  for  ever  dead. 

L.  M. 

422  ^^'hcn  shnll  I  come  and  appear  before  God  ? 

Psalm  xlii.  1,  2,  5. 

IAS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  springs, 
-^  So  longs  my  soul,  O  King  of  kings. 
Thy  face  in  near  approach  to  see, 
So  thirsts,  great  Source  of  Life,  for  Thee. 

2  With  ardent  zeal,  with  strong  desires, 
To  Thee,  to  Thee  my  soul  aspires  ; 
When  shall  I  reach  thy  blest  abode  ? 
When  meet  the  presence  of  my  God? 

3  God  of  my  strength,  attend  my  cry. 
Say  why,  my  great  Preserver,  why 
Excluded  from  thy  sight  I  go. 
And  bend  beneath  a  weight  of  wo  ? 

4  Why  thus,  my  soul,  with  care  opprest  ? 
And  whence  the  woes  that  fill  my  breast  ? 
In  all  thy  cares,  in  all  thy  woes. 

On  God  thy  steadfast  hope  repose. 

5  To  Him  my  thanks  shall  still  be  paid, 
My  sure  defence,  my  constant  aid ; 
His  name  my  zeal  shall  ever  raise. 
And  dictate  to  my  hps  his  praise. 

289 


42S,  424  CHRISTIAN  experience. 

-«.»  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.  ^f^fd 

4^0  Brtathing  after  Holiness. 

1  T  OVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

•^  Joy  of  hcav'n  to  earth  come  down  ! 
Fix  in  us  thy  hunnble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown  ; 
Jesus  !  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  trembling  heart  ! 

2  Breathe,  0  breathe  thy  lovely  spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promis'd  rest ; 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come  !  almighty  to  deliver. 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive  ! 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave  ! 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing. 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above  ', 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  thy  precious  love. 

4  Finish  then  thy  new  creation, 

Pure,  unspotted  may  we  be  ; 
Let  us  see  thy  great  salvation 

Perfectly  restor'd  by  thee  ! 
Change  from  glory  into  glory. 

Till  in  heav'n  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  betore  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise  ! 

424  L.  M. 


'OS 


THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone, 

that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
290 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  425 

At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down  ! 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  lonjr  to  find  : 

Saviour,  if  mine  indeed  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart, 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove. 
The  cross,  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

$  I  would  ;  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r ; 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release  ; 

Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour. 

And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer. 
Nor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay  ; 
Appear  in  my  poor  heart,  appear  ; 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away  ! 

.-rt«c  P-.>f-     8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8. 

^^^  Aspirations  of  the  Soul  after  God. 

1  TV/TY  Lord  !  in  whose  presence  I  live, 
^^^  Whose  favour  alone  I  desire  ; 
To  whom  all  the  hopes  I  conceive. 

With  ardent  devotion  aspire  ; 
How  pleasant  is  all  that  I  meet ; 

From  fear  of  adversity  free. 
I  find  even  sorrow  made  sweet, 

Because  'tis  assign' d  me  by  thee. 

2  Transported  I  see  thee  display 
Thy  riches  and  glory  divine  ; 


I  have  only  my  hfe  to  repay. 
To  thee  this  best  gift  I  resign. 


291 


426  ClIRTSTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Tliy  will  is  flip  trmpure  T  seek, 
For  iliou  art  as  fnitliiul  as  strong  ; 

There  let  nie,  oi)edioni  and  meek, 
Refjoi^e  myself  all  the  day  long. 

3  My  spirit  and  faculties  fail ; 

0  finish  what  grace  has  bejrnn  ! 
Destroy  what  is  sinful  and  frail, 

And  dwell  in  the  soul  thou  hast  won  ! 
Dear  theme  of  my  wonder  and  praise, 

1  cry,  who  is  worthy  as  Thou  ! 
I  can  only  be  silent  and  gaze  ; 

'Tis  all  that  is  left  to  me  now. 

4  Oh  glory,  in  which  I  am  lost. 

Too  deep  for  the  plummet  of  thought ! 
On  an  ocean  of  D<  ity  loss'd, 

I'm  swallow'd,  I  sink  into  naught. 
Yet  lost  and  alisorh'd  as  I  sr em, 

I  chant  to  the  praise  of  my  Kins  ; 
And  though  overwhelm'd  by  the  theme, 

Am  happy  whenever  I  sing. 

'±A\9     Prayer  for  spiritual  mindedness. 

1  ]\/rY  God  !  permit  me  not  to  be 
-'•*-*■  A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee  ; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove. 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heav'niy  birth  ? 
Wliy  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Father,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
Thy  gracious  word  can  draw  me  thence. 
I  would  oliey  the  voice  divine. 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  cares,  withdrawn; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone  ; 

292 


CHRISTIAN   FAPERIEXCE.   427,  428 

In  secret  siloneo  of  the  mind, 

My  ho.iv'n,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

^^  "  Retirement  and  meditation. 

1  13  ETURN,  my  roving  heart,  retm-n, 

^^  And  chase  these  shadowy  Ibrms  no  more  ; 
Seek  out  some  sohtudc  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  Wisdom  and  pleasure  dwell  at  home  : 

Rctir'd  and  silent  seek  them  there  : 
This  is  tiie  way  to  overcome, 

The  way  to  break  the  tempter's  snare. 

3  And  thou,  my  (rod,  whose  piercing  eye 

Distinct  surveys  each  deep  recess, 
In  these  abstracted  hours  draw  nigh. 
And  with  tliy  presence  fill  the  place. 

4  Through  all'the  mazes  of  my  heart, 

^ly  search  lei  hcav'nly  wisdom  guide  ; 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
Till  all  be  search'd  and  purilied. 

5  Then  with  the  visits  of  thy  love 

Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer ; 
Till  ev'ry  grace  shall  join  to  prove. 

That  God  hath  fix'd  his  dwelling  there. 

'it^oo     77j^  hlessedjiess  of  God's  cJiildren. 

1  ]V/TY  Father  I  cheering  name  ! 
^'-*-  0  may  I  call  thee  mine  ! 
Give  me  with  humble  hope  to  claim 

A  portion  so  divine. 

2  This  can  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  sorrows  fly  : 
What  real  harm  can  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye  ? 

3  Whate'er  thy  will  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign  ; 

293 


429  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

For  thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise  : 
O  bend  my  will  to  thine  ! 

4  Whatc'er  thy  will  ordains, 

0  give  nie  strength  to  hear  ; 
Still  let  me  know,  a  Father  reigns, 

And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

5  If  anguish  rend  this  frame, 

And  life  almost  depart  : 
Is  not  thy  mercy  still  the  same, 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart  ? 

6  Thy  ways  are  little  known 

To  my  weak  erring  sight ; 
Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own, 
That  all  thy  ways  are  right. 

t  Mv  Father  !  bUssful  name  I 
teeyond  expression  dear  : 
If  thou  admit  my  humble  claim, 

1  bid  adieu  to  fear. 

A9Q  P.  M.    7.7.7.7. 

4^«f  Jlesignation;  or,  my  Times  are  in  Ihy  Hand. 

\  COV'REIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
^  Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  Thou  didst  form  me  in  the  womb. 
Thou  wilt  guide  me  to  the  tomb  ; 
All  my  times  shall  eyer  be 
Order'd  by  thy  wise  decree  : 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health  ; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief: 

4  Times  temptation's  power  to  prove, 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love  , 
All  is  fi.x'd — the  means  and  end, 
As  shall  please  my  heav'nly  Friend. 

294 


CimiSTIAN'    EXPEIilENCi:.     430,431 

Plagues  and  dcritli.'s  around  mc  fly  ; 
Till  he  bids  I  cannot  die  : 
Not  a  sinijlc  shaft  can  hit, 
Till  the  God  of  love  sees  fit. 


L.  M.  .in*.^WC<( 


^^^  HumilUy. 

1  TirilEREFORE  should  man,  frail  child  of 

'»  clay, 

Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud, 
Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  day, — 

O  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud  ? 

2  His  brightest  visions  just  appear. 

Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found  : 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear, 
A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground. 

3  By  doubts  perplex'd,  in  error  lost, 

With  trembling  step  he  seeks  his  way  : 
How  vain  of  wisdom's  gift  the  boast ! 
Of  reason's  lamp  how  faint  the  ray ! 

4  Follies  and  crimes,  a  countless  sum, 

Are  crowded  in  life's  little  span  : 
How  ill,  alas,  does  pride  become 
That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man  ! 

5  God  of  my  life  !  Father  divine  ! 

Give  me  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  : 
In  modest  worth  O  let  me  shine. 
And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find. 

yfl  *^1  C.  M. 

^*5J»-  Fruits  of  love.     1  Cor.  13. 

1  T  ET  Pharisees  of  high  esteem 
-*-'  Their  faith  and  zeal  declare  ; 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream, 

If  love  be  wanting  there. 

2  Love  suffers  long  with  patient  eye, 

Nor  is  provok'd  in  haste  ; 

She  lets  the  present  inj'ry  die, 

And  long  forgets  the  past. 

20  N  2  295 


4:32  CHRISTIAN  experikn-ce. 

3  Alalicc  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue  ; 

Hopes  and  believes  and  thinks  no  ill, 

I'hough  she  endures  the  wrong. 

4  She  ne'er  desires   nor  seeks  to  know 

The  scandals  of  the  lime  ; 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below, 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb. 

5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by. 

To  seek  her  neighbour's  good. 
So  God's  own  Son  caine  down  to  die, 
And  save  us  by  his  blood. 

6  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  pow'r 

In  all  the  realms  above  ; 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more, 
But  saints  for  ever  love. 

A*l<>  S.  M. 

^"■^  Love  to  the  brethren. 

1  TDLEST  be  the  tie,  that  binds 
-^  Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  ! 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  : 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  : 
But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free; 
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CHRISTIAN-    EXPERIENCE.     433,  434 

And  perfect  love  and  friendship  rcijin 
Throu'rli  all  uleniitv. 


433  Th 


L.  I\I.    , 

lie  same. 

1  TTOW  blest  the  sacred  tie,  that  binds 
-n.  In  union  sweet,  according  minds  ! 
How  swift  the  heuv'nly  course  they  run. 
Whose  hearts, whose  faith,  whose  hopes  are  one 

2  I'o  each,  the  soul  of  each  how  dear  I 
What  watchful  love,  what  holy  lear  ! 
How  doth  tiie  ijfen'rous  Hame  within 
Reiine  from  earth,  and  cleanse  from  sin  ! 

3  Their  sireaminff  eyes  together  flow 
For  human  guilt  and  mortal  wo ; 
Tlieir  ardent  prayers  together  rise, 
Like  mingling  flames  in  sacrince. 

4  Together  both  they  seek  the  place, 
Where  God  teveals  his  awiul  face  ; 

How  high,  how  strong,  their  raptures  swell, 
There's  none  but  kindred  souls  can  tell. 

5  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire 
'Midst  nature's  drooping  sick'ning  fire  : 
Soon  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above, 
A  heav'n  of  joy,  because  of  love. 

^  »»  t  S.  M. 

^«>**  Brotherly  love. 

1  T  0,  what  a  pleasing  sight 
■^  Are  brethren  that  agree  ! 

How  blest  are  all,  whose  hearts  unite 
In  bonds  of  piety  ! 

2  From  those  celestial  springs, 

Such  streams  of  comfort  flow, 
As  no  increase  of  riches  brings, 
Nor  honours  can  bestow. 

3  All  in  their  stations  move. 

And  each  performs  his  part, 

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In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love, 
With  sympathizing  heart. 

4  Form'd  for  the  purest  joys, 

By  one  desire  posscst, 
One  aim  the  zeal  of  all  employs. 
To  make  each  other  blest. 

5  No  bliss  can  equal  theirs, 

Where  such  aHectioiis  meet ; 
While  praise  devout,  and  mingled  pray'ra 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

6  'Tis  the  same  pleasure  fills 

The  breast  in  worlds  above  ; 
Where  joy  hke  morning-dew  distils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

-..^  CM. 

4fi*J»>  SHbmissio7i.     Heb.  xii.  7. 

1  T^EAR  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil, 
■'-^  And  help  nie  to  resign 

Life,  healih,  and  comfort,  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command. 

Whose  love  forbids  my  tears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand. 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No — let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize  to  thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Nor  wilt  withhold,  from  me. 

4  Thy  favour,  all  my  journey  through. 

Thou  art  engag'd  to  grant : 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  siill  to  want. 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way  : 

Shall  I  resist  them  both  I 
A  poor  blind  (•rea;ure  ol  a  day, 
And  crush'd  before  the  moth? 
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6  But  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 
Still  bind  nie  to  lliy  sway; 
El?e  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

^***'  Love  the  chief  of  graces. 

1  TJAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
-*-^  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use  ; 
IHove  be  absent,  I  am  found. 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspir'd  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heav'n  and  hell. 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  1  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store. 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor  ; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name  : 

4  If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  ; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

'Id  4  Prayer  for  divine  guidance. 

1  r\  GOD  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 
^     Thy  people  still  are  fed  ; 

Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  ! 

2  To  thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise, 

To  thee  address  our  prayer  ; 
And  in  thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wand'ring  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us  by  day  our  daily  bread. 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

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438,  439   CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

4  O  !  spread  thy  cov'ring  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wand'rintrs  ccapc  ; 
And  at  our  iathers'  lov^d  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace  I 

5  To  tlioe,  as  to  our  cov'nant  God, 

We'll  our  whole  selves  resign  ; 
And  thankful  own,  that  all  we  are, 
And  all  we  have,  is  thine. 

4  o^  C.  M. 

-4  00    y/^j,  import cnrc  and  influence,  of  love. 

1  TTAPPY  the  heart,  where  graces  reign, 
-*--^   Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Love  is  the  britrhtest  of  the  train, 

And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas  I  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear: 
Our  s!ul)iiorn  sins  will  light  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love,  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swiit  obedience  move. 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too  ; 
But  devils  do  not  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace,  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease. 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  jovful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

<E:«jy  Watchfulness. 

1  VE  servants  of  the  Lord, 

^-    Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  his  heav'niy  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame. 
Gird  up  your  loii^s,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 
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Watch!  'tis  your  Lord's  command, 

And  wliile  we  spealt,  he's  near. 
Mark  the  tirst  signal  of  his  hand, 

And  ready  all  appear. 

0  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  sliall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 

And  be  with  honour  crown'd. 


**  -'    Jacob's  wrestU7ig  wUh  God.     Gen. 
xxxii.  2G. 

1  T  ORD,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
-■^  Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow  ; 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  thou  ask  me.  who  T  am  ? 

All  !  my  Lord,  thou  know'st  iny  name  ! 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea, 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee  ! 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold, 
Li  rebellion  bhndly  bold ; 

Scorn  thy  grace — thy  pow'r  defy- 
That  poor  rebel,  Lord,  was  L 

4  Once  a  sinner  near  despair 
Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  prayer  ; 
Mercy  heard  and  set  him  free, 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

5  Many  days  have  past  since  then, 
Many  changes  I  have  seen  ; 
Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now  ; 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou? 

6  Thou  hast  help'd  in  ev'ry  need— 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead  ; 
After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  ihou  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 

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7  No — I  must  maintain  my  hold — 
'Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold; 
I  can  no  denial  take. 
When  I  plead  lor  Jesus'  sake. 


4-11  P.  M.  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

1  -pATHER.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
-*-     (.)ne  in  'J'hree.  and  Three  in  One, 
As  by  the  celestial  host. 

Let  thy  will  on  earih  be  done  : 
Prai-sc  by  all  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n. 

2  If  so  poor  a  worm  as  I 

May  to  thy  great  glory  live, 
All  my  actions  sanctily, 

All  my  words  and  thoughts  receive. 
Claim  me,  for  thy  service  claim, 
All  I  have,  and  all  I  am. 

3  Take  my  soul  and  body's  pow'rs  ! 

Take  my  mem'ry,  mind,  and  will, 
All  my  goods  and  all  my  hours, 

All  I  know  and  all  I  feel : 
All  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do ; 
Take  my  heart ;  but  make  it  new  ! 

4  Now,  O  God,  thine  own  I  am : 

Now  I  give  thee  l)ack  thine  own  ; 
Freedom,  friends,  and  health,  and  fame, 

Consecrate  to  thee  alone  ; 
Thine  I  live,  thrice  happy  1 ; 
Happier  still  if  thine  I  die. 

i  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  one, 
As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  thy  will  on  earih  be  done : 
Praise  by  all  to  th.ee  be  giv'n, 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n. 
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7.    THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  FIGURATIVELY  DESCRIBED 
A3  TAKKVa  UP  THE  CROSS. 

-*  * ^  IS'ot  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1  TESTIS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

•^    A  mortal  man  ashani'd  of  thee  ! 
Asiiam'd  ofllice,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days! 

2  Asham'd  of  Jcsii?  !  soor.cr  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
L^t  midnight  bo  asham'd  of  noon  : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  .Morning  Star  !  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heav'n  depend  ! 
No  ;  when  I  blush— be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then— nor  is  my  boasting  vain—; 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be. 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me  ! 

- j.„  P.  M.     8.8.6.8.8.6. 

^"**'  World  renounced. 

1  H'^ELL  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys, 
-*-    Of  sinful  mirih  and  carnal  joys, 

(Tiie  tilings  I  lov'd  before  :) 
Let  me  but  view  my  .Saviour's  face, 
And  feel  h's  animating  grace. 
And  I  desire  no  more. 

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2  Toll  mc  no  more  of  praise  and  wealth, 
Of  careless  case  and  blooming  health, 

For  tliey  have  all  their  snares  : 
Let  me  hut  know  my  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  sec  my  name  enroH'd  in  heaven, 

And  I  am  free  from  cares. 

3  Tell  me  no  more  of  lofty  tow*rs, 
Delightful  gardens,  fragrant  bow'rs, 

For  these  arc  trillnig  things  ; 
The  little  room  for  me  design'd. 
Will  suit  as  well  my  easy  mind, 

As  palaces  of  kings. 

4  Tell  ine  no  more  of  crowding  giiests, 
Of  gaudy  dress,  and  sunjptuous  feasts, 

ExiravaL'ance  and  waste  : 
My  little  table,  only  spread 
With  wholesome  herbs  and  wholesome  bread, 

Will  better  suit  my  taste. 

5  Give  me  a  bible  in  my  hand, 

A  heart  to  read  and  understand. 

This  sure,  tmerring  word  ; 
I'd  urge  no  company  to  stay, 
But  sit  alone  from  day  to  day, 

And  converse  v/iih  the  Lord. 

jj  «j  P.  M.    7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7. 

'*'*'*•"  M^dcoming  the  Cross. 

1  ''7"^I.?  my  happiness  below, 

-*■    Not  to  live  without  the  cross  ; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 

Sanctifying  every  loss  : 
Trial?  must  and  will  befall  ; 

But — with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all— 

This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2  God.  in  Israel,  sows  the  seeds 

Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil: 
These  spring  up.  and  choke  the  weeds 
Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil ; 
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CHRISTTAX    EXPERIENCE.  445 

Trials  make  the  pnimise  sweet  ; 

Trials  ^ive  new  lile  to  prayer  : 
Trials  hrinj,'^  me  to  liis  feet, — 

Lay  lue  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here — 

No  chastisement  hy  the  way — 
Mi^ht  I  not,  with  reason,  fear 

1  should  j)rove  a  cast  away  ? 
Bastards  may  escape  the  rod. 

Sunk  in  earthly  vain  delig+it ; 
But  the  true-born  child  of  God 

Must  not, — would  not,  if  he  might. 

. -^  L.  M. 

fi:-*t^         Pi-fjygj-  answered  hy  Crosses. 

1  T  ASK'D  the  Lord,  that  I  might  grow 
"*■  In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace, 
I\Ii2:ht  more  of  his  salvation  know. 
And  seek,  more  earnestly,  his  face. 

'2  "Twas  he  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray. 
And  he,  I  trust,  has  answer' d  prayer ; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hop'd  that  in  some  favour' d  hour 

At  once  he'd  answer  my  request, 

And  by  his  love's  constraining  pow'r 

Subdue  my  sins  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this  he  made  me  feel 

The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart. 

And  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell 

Assault  my  soul  in  ev'ry  part. 

.5  Yea,  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  seem'd 
Intent  to  aggravate  my  wo, 
Jross'd  all  the  fair  designs  I  schem'd. 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 

6  "  Lord,  why  is  this  ?"  I  trembling  cried. 
"  Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death  ?" 

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"  *Tis  in  this  way,"  the  Lord  replied, 
' '  I  answer  prayer  ibr  grace  and  laith  f 

7  "  These  inward  trials  I  employ. 

From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free  : 
And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
That  thou  may'st  seek  thy  all  in  me." 

-i'dlrO  Christian  holiness. 

1  ^0  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
^  The  holy  gospel  we  profess ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine  ! 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  the  salvation  reigns  unihin, 
And  grace  subdues  the  pow'r  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
Whilst  justice,  temp'rance,  truth,  and  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up. 
Whilst  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

A    PILGRIMAGE. 

L.  M.       ^  "' 

4417  "  -^'"*  ^^'■^  ^o*'^  ^^  **o  continnitig  City,  tmf 
we  seek  one  to  come^     Heb.  xiii.  14. 

1  "  "VyE'VE  no  abiding  city  here," 

^^    This  may  distress  the  worldly  mind^ 
But  should  not  cost  a  saint  a  tear, 
Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find. 

2  "  We've  no  aliiding  city  here," 

Sad  truth  wore  this  to  be  our  home; 
But  let  this  thoui,^ht  our  spirits  cheer, 
"  We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come." 
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CHRISTIAN   EXrEHIENCE.  448 

3  "  We've  no  al)idlng  city  here," 

Then  let  us  Jive  as  pilgrims  do  ; 

Let  not  tlie  world  our  rest  appear  ; 

But  let  us  haste  Irum  all  below. 

4  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here," 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight : 
Zion  it's  name, — the  Lord  is  there, 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

''^  0!  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love,        •,    r    ., 
Where  pilgrims  freed  from  toil  are  blest-.!  .- 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  the  dove, 
I'd  flee  to  thee,  and  be  at  rest. 

6  But  hush,  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine  ! 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best :  -■'''' 

While  here,  to  do  his  will  be  mine  ; 
And  his  to  fix  my  time  of  rest. 

**^      Longing  for  our  heavenly  home.        i   "    : 

1  "  r\  ZTOX,  when  I  think  of  thee,      ^•b^a^ 
^^  I  wish  for  pinions  hke  a  dove,     xj      -JL 
And  mourn  to  think  that  I  should  be  '■" 
So  distant  from  the  place  I  love. 

.-2  "  An  exile  here,  and  tlnr  from  home, 
For  Zion's  sacred  walls  I  sigh, 
Thither  the  ransom'd  nations  come, 
And  see  the  Saviour  eye  to  eye. 

"3  "  While  here  I  walk  on  hostile  ground, 
The  few  that  I  can  call  my  friends, 
Are  like  myself,  with  fetters  bound, 
And  weariness  our  sieps  attends. 

4  "  But  yet  we  shall  behold  the  day 

When  Zion's  children  shall  return. 
Our  sorrows  then  shall  flee  away. 
And  we  shall  never,  never  mourn. 

5  "  The  hope  that  such  a  day  will  come, 

Makes  e'en  the  exile's  portion  sweet ; 

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440,  450   CHRISTIAN    EXPERIEXCE. 

Though  now  we  wander  far  from  home, 
In  Zion  soon  we  all  shall  meet. 

^^^  Fnllowiv^  Chri^^t. 

1  TEST'S,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  cone. 

•'    Pie  whom  I  plac'd  my  hopes  upon  ;; 
His  track  I  see — and  I'll  pnr.siie 
The  narrow  way,  lill  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  Prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment ; 
The  Kind's  highway  ot  holiness 

I'll  go  ;  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourn' d  beeause  I  found  it  not  ; 
My  grief,  my  burthen,  long  has  been,. 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin, 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  pow'r, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  morer 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

*'  Come  hither,  soul,  for  I'm  the  way." 

5  Lo,  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  dear  Lamb, 
Shah  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am  : 
Nothing  but  sin  I  thee  can  give, 

'Nothing  but  love  do  I  receive. 

6  I'll  tell  to  all  poor  sinners  round". 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found ; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "  Behold  the  way  to  God." 

^*'"  The  narrow  IVay. 

1  TXT'HAT  thousands  never  knew  the  road  T 

*  '    What  thousands  hate  it  when  'tis  known! 
None  but  the  upright  and  sincere, 
Will  seek  or  choose  it  for  their  own. 

2  A  thousand  ways  in  ruin  end. 

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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIKNCE.  451 

By  that  my  willing  stops  ascend, 
Pleas'd  wi:li  a  journey  to  the  sky. 

3  No  more  I  ask  or  hope  to  find 

Delight  or  happiness  below; 
Sorrow  may  well  possess  the  mind 

That  feeds  where  thorns  and  thistles  grow. 

4  The  joy  that  fades  is  not  for  mc, 

I  seek  immortal  joys  above  ; 
There  glory  without  end  shall  be 
The  bright  reward  of  faith  and  love. 

5  Cleave  to  the  world,  ye  sordid  worms. 

Contented  lick  your  native  dust ; 
But  God  shall  fight  with  all  his  storms, 
Against  the  idol  of  your  trust. 

^  P.  M.     8.8.6.8.8.6. 

4«>L      The  Christian  Pilgrim  seckinrr  a  better 
Country.     Heb.  xi.^  13—16.  xiii.  14. 

1  TTOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot, 

-*•-*■  How  free  from  every  anxious  thought. 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear  I 
Confin'd  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell, 
He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  Though  I  no  foot  of  land  possess. 
Nor  cottage  in  this  wilderness, 

A  poor  way-faring  man, 
I  lodge  a  while  in  tents  below. 
Or  gladly  wander  to  and  fro, 

Till  I  my  Canaan  gain.. 

3  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own ; 
A  stranger  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  all  their  goods  despise  : 
I  trample  on  their  whole  dehght. 
And  seek  a  city  out  of  sight, 

A  city  in  the  skies. 

4  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair, 
My  treasure,  and  my  heart  are  there, 

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And  my  abiding  home ; 
For  me  my  elder  brciiircn  stay, 
And  angels  Ijcckon  me  away, 

And  Jesus  bids  me  come  I 

5  I  come,  thy  servant.  Lord,  replies, 
I  come,  l(»  meet  thee  in  the  slues. 

And  claim  my  heav'nly  rest ! 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end, 
Now,  O  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast  I 

^-i,  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 

^OmM   Qrateful  recollect  io?i  on  the  journey  of  life. 

1  /^OME,  thou  fount  of  ev'ry  blessing, 
^^  Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace, 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  : 
Praise  the  mount — 0  fix  me  on  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come :  ' 

And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home ; 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wand'ring  from  the  iold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interpcs'd  his  precious  blood. 

3  O  1  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  my  wand'ring  heart  to  thee  ! 
Prone  to  wander.  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 
Here's  my  heart.  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 
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4D«5  Jiejoicing  in  Hope.     Isaiah  xxxv.  10.  Luke 
xii.  32. 

1  pHILDREN'ofthe  heav'nly  King, 

^  As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
8ing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  trav'lling  home  to  God, 
III  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O,  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad  ! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made ; 
TJs  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes^ 
Brother  lo  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest. 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest  : 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepar'd — ■ 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren — -joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismay'd  go  on, 

6  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

454  c.  M.   . 

1  r^t'r^  country  is  Inimanuel's  ground  • 
^^  We  seek  that  promis'd  soil : 
The  songs  of  Zion  cheer  our  hearts, 
While  strangers  here  we  toil. 

^  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  o'erflow, 
And  oft  are  bath'd  in  tears : 
Yet  naught  but  heav'n  our  hopes  can  raise 
And  naught  but  sin  our  fears. 
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3  The  flow'rs.  that  spring  along  the  road, 

We  scanv'ly  stoop  to  phick  ; 

We  walk  o'er  heds  of  shininij  ore, 

Nor  waste  one  anxious  look. 

4  We  tread  the  path  our  Master  trod ; 

We  bear  the  cross  he  bore  ; 
And  ev'ry  thorn,  that  wounds  our  feet» 
His  temples  pierc'd  betore. 

5  Our  pow'rs  are  oft  dissolv'd  away 

In  ecstasies  of  love  ; 
And,  while  our  bodies  wander  here, 
Our  souls  are  fLx'd  above. 

G  We  purge  our  mortal  dross  away, 
Refining  as  we  run  ; 
But,  while  we  die  to  eanh  and  sense. 
Our  heav'n  is  here  began. 

Mf^-^  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

*^^     Christ  a  Guide  through  Death  to  Glory, 

1  r^UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 
^-^  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty. 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand  : 
Bread  of  heaven. 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain. 

Whence  the  healing  streams  doflow^ 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 
Strong  Deliv'rer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  mv  an.xious  fears  subside  ; 
Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  Destructioiv 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 
Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 
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M^f>  P.M.     7.6.7.6.7.7.6.3 

*»«JO   y/jg  Chrislicm  Pilgrim's  Evening  Ode. 

1  'yilE  sun  is  fast  descending 
■*■  His  circuit  from  on  high  ; 
The  shades  of  eve  are  blending 

With  yonder  distant  sky  ; 
Soon  will  the  landscape  vanish, 
And  sable  darkness  banish 

These  scenes  from  mortal  eye. 

2  Thus  too  our  days  are  ending, 

The  race  will  soon  be  run. 
Our  sun  is  fast  descending ; 

Our  work  is  almost  done. 
Soon  will  our  Master  greet  us, 
And  heav'nly  legions  meet  us 

To  waft  us  to  our  home. 

3  Then,  pilgrims !  come,  delay  not 

On  this  unfriendly  ground. 
And  in  the  desert  say  not, 

That  you  have  Canaan  found. 
The  fiery  pillar  leads  us, 
The  proinis'd  manna  feeds  us. 

But  barren  is  the  ground. 

4  Come,  tune  the  harp  to  gladness, 

A  song  of  Zion  sing ; 
Away  with  thoughts  of  sadness. 

We'll  praise  our  heav'nly  King. 
Our  trials  and  our  crosses. 
Our  suff'rings  and  our  losses 

But  keep  us  near  to  him. 

5  But,  Zion!  when  we  raise  thee 

A  song  in  distant  lands, 
The  harp  that  fain  would  praise  thee 

Falls  tuneless  irom  our  hands. 
Our  hearts,  disiress'd  and  lonely, 
Can  leap  lor  gladuess  only 

In  thy  dear  happy  land. 

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A    VOYAGE. 

L.  M. 

457     '^o  fie  hrot/ght  I  htm  vnfo  their  desired 
Haven.     Psalm  cvii.  30. 

1  'T'HE  Christian  navigates  a  sea 

■*-    Where  various  forms  of  death  appear; 
Nor  skill,  alas  !  nor  power  has  lie, 
Aright  his  dangerous  course  to  steer. 

2  Sometimes  there  lies  a  treach'rous  rock 

Beneath  the  surface  of  the  wave  I 
He  strikes,  but  yet  survives  the  shock, 
For  Jesus  is  at  hand  to  save. 

3  But  hark,  the  midnight  tempest  roars  ! 

He  seems  iorsaken  and  alone  : 
But  Jesus,  whom  he  then  imjjlores, 
Unseen  preserves  and  leads  him  on. 

4  On  the  smooth  surface  of  the  deep, 

Without  a  fear  lie  sometimes  lies  : 
The  danger  then  is  lest  he  sleep, 
And  ruin  seize  him  by  surprise. 

5  His  destin'd  land  he  sometimes  sees, 

And  thinks  his  toils  will  soon  be  o'er ; 
Expects  some  favourable  breeze 
Will  watt  him  quickly  to  the  shore. 

6  But  sudden  clouds  obstruct  his  view. 

And  he  enjoys  the  sight  no  more; 
Nor  does  he  now  believe  it  true, 
That  he  had  even  seen  the  shore. 

7  Though  fear  his  heart  should  overwhelm, 

He'll  reach  the  port  for  which  he's  bound ; 
For  Jesus  holds  find  guides  the  helm, 
And  safety  is  where  he  is  iound. 
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SCENE  OF  TROUBLES. 

C.  M. 

458   Afflictions  and  dcnfh  binder  Providence. 
Job  V.  G— 8. 

1  IVrOT  from  the  dust  afFlirtion  ^ows, 
-'■*    Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance  ; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  care  and  woes, 

A  sad  inheritance. 

2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 

And  still  are  upwards  borne, 
So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

3  Yet  with  my  Hod  I  leave  my  cause, 

And  trust  his  promis'd  grace  ; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well-known  laws 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  e'er  I  bore 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace. 
For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more 
Than  what  my  Father  please. 

^^*^  Sanctified  ajjliciion. 

.1  "pATHER  !  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand  : 
■*-    How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod, 
That  forc'd  my  conscience  to  a  stand, 
And  brought  my  wand' ring  soul  to  God  ! 

2  Foolish  and  vain  I  went  astray, 

Ere  I  had  felt  thy  scourges,  Lord  I 
I  left  my  guide,  and  lost  my  way  ; 
But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word. 

3  'Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke, 

For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell ; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke, 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well. 

4  The  Law,  that  issues  from  thy  mouth. 

Shall  raise  my  cheerful  passions  more 

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Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  south, 
Or  western  hills  of  golden  ore. 

5  Thy  handi=  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 

Thy  spirit  form'd  my  soul  within  : 
Teach  me  to  linow  thy  wondrous  name, 
And  guard  me  safe  from  death  and  sin. 

6  Then  all  that  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 

At  my  salvation  shall  rejoice  ; 
For  I  have  trusted  in  thy  word, 
And  made  thy  grace  my  only  choice. 

460  L.  M. 

1  HTHE  darken'd  t-ky,  how  thick  it  low'rs! 

-*-  Troiihlod  with  storms,  and  Ijig  with  show'rs 
No  cheerful  gleam  of  light  appears, 
But  nature  pours  forth  all  her  tears. 

2  Yet  let  the  sons  of  grace  revive  : 

God  bids  the  soul,  that  seeks  him,  live  ; 
And,  from  the  gloomiest  shade  of  night, 
Calls  forth  a  morning  of  delight. 

3  The  seeds  of  ecstasy  unknown 
Are  in  these  water'd  furrows  sown. 

See  the  green  blades,  how  thick  they  rise. 
And  with  fresh  verdure  LIc.-js  our  eyes  ! 

4  In  secret  foldings  they  contain 
Unnumber'd  ears  of  golden  grain  ; 
And  hcav'n  shall  pour  its  beams  around. 
Till  the  ripe  harvest  load  the  ground. 

5  Then  shall  the  trembling  mourner  come, 
And  find  his  sheaves  and  !irii;g  them  home  ; 
The  voice,  loin  broke  with  sighs,  shall  sing. 
Till  heav'n  with  hallelujahs  ring. 

flAI  C.  M. 

^^^         Affliction  sanctified.     Ps.  xlii. 

1    A  FFLICTION  is  a  stormy  deep, 
■^  Where  wave  resounds  to  wave  ; 
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Though  o'er  my  head  the  billows  roll, 
I  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  The  hand  that  now  withholds  my  joy3 

Can  reinstate  my  peace  ; 
And  he  who  bade  the  tempest  roar, 
Can  bid  thai  tempest  cease. 

3  In  the  dark  watches  of  the  night, 

ril  count  his  mercies  o'er  ; 
I'll  praise  him  lor  ten  thousand  past, 
And  humbly  sue  ior  more. 

4  When  darkness  and  when  sorrows  rose 

And  press'd  on  every  side, 
The  Lord  has  still  sustain'd  my  steps, 
And  still  has  been  my  guide. 

5  Here  will  I  rest,  and  build  my  hopes, 

Nor  murmur  at  his  rod  ; 
He's  more  than  all  the  world  to  me, 
My  health,  my  hfe,  my  God  ! 


A  AVAKFARE. 
«,«=>  C.    M.  -  '  ^ 

"^^^        Holy  Fortitude.     1  Cor.  xvi.  13. 

1  A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
-^  A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 

Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flow'ry  beds  of  ease  ? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas  ! 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  ihe  tiood  ? 
Is  tliis  vile  world  a  Iriend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  { 

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463, 4G4  CHRISTIAN  experience. 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign ; 

Increase  my  courage,  liord  ! 
I'll  bear  ihc  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  aiar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  ol  vici'ry  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine  ! 

fftOo     Conflict  between  sin  and  holiness. 

1  TITHEN  heav'n  does  grant  at  certain  times, 

•  '     Amidst  a  pow'rful  gale. 
Sweet  liberty  to  moan  my  crimes, 
And  wand' rings  to  bewail — 

2  Then  do  I  dream  my  sinful  brood 

Is  drown'd  in  the  wide  main 
Of  crystal  tears  and  crimson  blood, 
And  ne'er  will  live  again. 

3  I  get  my  foes  beneath  my  feet, 

I  bruise  the  serpent's  head  ; 
I  hope  the  vict'ry  is  complete, 
And  all  my  lusts  are  dead. 

4  But  ah,  alas  !  th'  ensuing  hour 

My  passions  rise  and  swell ; 
They  rage  and  reinforce  their  pow'r 
With  new  recruits  from  hell. 

•^O^Jt     Pleading  icith  God  under  affliction. 
1  TltTTIY  should  a  living  man  complain 
'  '     Of  deep  distress  within, 
Since  ev'ry  sigh,  and  cv'ry  pain, 
Is  but  the  Iruit  of  sin? 
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2  No.  liOrd.  I'll  pationtly  submit, 

Nor  ever  dare  rebel ; 
Yet  sure  I  may,  here  at  thy  feet, 
My  painful  ieelings  tell. 

3  Thou  ."seest  what  floods  of  sorrow  rise, 

And  beat  upon  my  soul , 
One  trouble  to  another  cries, 
Billows  on  billows  roll. 

4  From  fear  to  hope,  and  hope  to  fear, 

My  shipwreck'd  soul  is  tost ; 
Till  i  am  tempted,  in  despair, 
To  give  up  all  for  lost. 

5  Yet  through  the  stormy  clouds  I'll  look 

Once  more  to  thee,  my  God  : 
O  fix  my  leet  upon  a  rock 
Beyond  the  gaping  flood. 

6  One  look  of  mercy  from  thy  face 

Will  pet  my  heart  at  ease  : 
One  all-commanding  word  of  grace 
Will  make  the  tempest  cease. 

A  DESERT. 

.^--  C.  M. 

*"«>  The  Desert.     1  Pet.  v.  8. 

1  TXTHEN  night  descends  in  sable  guise, 

•  ^    And  spreads  her  gloom  around, 
To  close  the  weary  traveller's  eyes. 
And  rest  him  on  the  ground, 

2  Amidst  the  dreary  desert  wide. 

The  wand'rer  faints  to  hear. 
The  wild  alarm  on  ev'ry  side. 
Which  speaks  some  danger  near. 

3  So  in  the  wilderness  of  life, 

Whene'er  afflictions  come. 
We  sink,  as  in  a  night  of  grief, 
Far  from  our  sheltering  home. 

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466,  467  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

4  Tho  tempter's,  like  a  lion's  roar, 

Sounds  throu^'h  the  vale  abroad, 
Then  let  us  watch,  and  ever  more 
Depend  upon  our  God. 

5  From  every  other  help  afar, 

And  left  without  a  friend, 
God  is  a  helper  ever  near. 
And  faithtul  to  the  end. 


8.    CHRISTIAN  ASSURANCE  AND  CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 

4^«  C.  M. 

iHJv?  The  covfulmcc  of  (he  Christian. 

1  VyHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

'  ^    To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  helhsh  cfarts  be  hurl'd  : 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come. 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall  : 
May  I  Ijut  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heav'n,  my  all ! 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heav'nly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

467  L-  M. 

1  TTOW  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round, 
-*--^  For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd  ; 

I  blush  in  all  things  to  abound  ; 
The  servant  is  above  his  Lord  ! 

2  Inur'd  to  poverty  and  pain, 

A  sufT'ring  life  my  Master  led : 
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CKKi.sriAN  EXi'i:uii:\cr.  4(J8 

The  Son  oi'Ood,  the  Son  of  man. 
Ho  had  nut  where  to  lay  liis  head. 

3  But  lo  I  a  phico  he  hath  prcpar'd 

For  me,  whom  watchful  anifels  keep  ; 
Yea,  he  himself  becomes  my  guard  ; 
He  smooths  my  bed   and  gives  me  sleep. 

4  Jesus  protects ;  my  fears,  begone  : 

^V'hat  can  the  rock  of  a'^cs  move  ! 
Safe  in  thine  arms  I  lay  me  down, 
Thine  everlasting  arms  of  love. 

5  While  thou  art  intimately  nigh. 

Who.  who  shall  violate  niy  rest  ? 
Sin,  earth,  and  hell  I  now  defy  ; 
I  lean  upon  my  Saviour's  breast. 

6  I  rest  beneath  th'  Almighty's  shade, 

My  griefs  expire,  my  troubles  cease  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  on  whom  my  soul  is  stay'd. 
Wilt  keep  me  still  in  perfect  peace. 

^  Me  for  thine  own  thou  lov'st  to  take 
In  time  and  in  eternity  ; 
Thou  never,  never  wilt  forsake 
A  helpless  worm  that  trusts  in  thee. 

S.  M. 
4.GS     ^^  shall  he  well  with  the  righteous. 
Isa.  iii.  10. 

1  TXTHAT  cheering  words  ar©  these  ! 

^  ^    Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  ? 
In  time  and  to  eternity, 

'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 

2  In  ev'ry  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endures, 
And  well  when  call'd  to  die. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise, 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow ; 

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'TLs  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies. 
And  strong  ".eniptations  blow, 

'Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 

1'hcy  icairi  on  dying  love  ; 
And  'tis  as  well  in  (iod's  account. 

When  they  the  lurnace  prove, 

'Tis  well  when  at  his  throne, 
They  wrestle,  weep,  and  pray, 

'Tis  well  when  at  his  feet  they  groan. 
Yet  bring  their  wants  away, 

'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 

From  earth  and  t^in,  arise, 
Join  with  the  hosts  ot  virgin  souls, 

Made  to  salvation  wise. 


469  L.  M. 

1  Cl-OD  of  my  life,  whos«  gracious  pow'r, 

^-*    Through  various  deal  lis  my  soul  hath  led. 
Or  turn'd  aside  the  fatal  hour,  % 

Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head  ! 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  own, 

Thy  ruling  providence  I  see  : 
Assist  me  still  my  course  to  run. 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  thee, 

3  Whither,  O  whither  should  T  fly, 

But  to  my  loving  Saviour's  breast; 
Secure  within  thine  arms  to  lie, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest ; 

4  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun, 

But  thou,  O  Christ !  my  wisdom  art: 
I  ever  into  ruin  run, 

But  thou  art  greater  than  my  heart, 

5  Foolish,  and  impotent,  and  blind, 

Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known  ; 
Bring  me  where  I  my  hcav'n  may  find, 
The  heav'n  of  lovhig  thee  alone. 
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6  Enlarge  my  hoart  to  make  thee  room  ; 
Enter,  and  in  me  ever  slay: 
The  crooked  tlien  shall  straight  become ; 
The  d^ukness  shall  be  lost  in  day  ! 

470  c.  M. 

1  A  ND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 
■^  And  let  it  faint  or  die  ; 

My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale, 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high  : 
Shall  ioin  the  disembodied  saints, 

And  find  its  long-sought  rest : 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants 

In  the  Redeemer's  breast. 

2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown, 

I  now  the  cross  sustain  ; 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down. 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain  : 
I  sufier  on  my  three-score  years 

Till  my  Deliv'rer  come  : 
And  wipe  away  his  servant's  tears. 

And  take  his  exile  home. 

3  O  what  hath  Jesus  bought  for  me  ! 

Before  my  ravish'd  eyes, 
Rivers  of  life  divine  I  see, 

And  trees  of  paradise  I 
I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright, 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there  .' 
They  all  are  rob'd  in  spotless  white. 

And  conqu'ring  palms  they  bear. 

4  O  what  are  all  my  suff'rings  here, 

If.  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet, 
With  that  enraptur'd  host  t'  appear, 

And  worship  at  thy  feet ! 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away  : 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again 

In  that  eternal  day. 

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4ri,  4T'2  CHRISTIAN-  experience. 

^^1  SafdyinGod. 

1  pOTTcAGE,  my  soul !  while  God  is  near, 
^-^  What  enemy  hast  thou  to  fear  ? 

How  canst  tiiou  want  a  sure  defence, 
Whose  refuge  is  Omnipotence  ? 

2  Though  thickest  dangers  crowd  my  v^tiy, 
My  God  can  chase  my  tears  away  : 

My  steadfast  heart  on  him  relics, 
And  all  tliose  dangers  still  delii^s. 

3  Though  billows  after  l.illows  roll, 
To  overwhelm  my  sinking  soul ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  my  faith  shall  stand, 
Upheld  by  God's  almighty  hand. 

4  In  life,  his  presence  is  my  aid  ; 

In  death,  'twill  guide  me  through  the  shade 
Cliasc  all  my  rising  fears  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

'^  i  ^  C;Q({'/i  Prcxence  is  Liashf. 

1  'yfy  God.  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
-^^-*-  The  life  of  my  delights, 

The  glory  of  my  hriirhtest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights. 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  he  appear. 

My  dawning  is  begun  ; 
He  is  my  vsoul's  sweet  morning  star, 
A.nd  lie  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  op'ning  heav'ns  around  me  shine 

Witli  beams  of  sacred  bliss. 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers  /  am  his  ! 

A  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 
At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 
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5  Fearless  of  hell  and  phastly  death 
rd  break  throuirli  every  toe  ; 
The  willies  o{  love,  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  mo  conq'uror  through. 

^  rf  O      -y^  Tn/.tr  in  Ihc  Crcalitrcs;  or,  Faith  in 
Vicing  Grace  and  Power. 

1  ]\/T^'  spirit  looks  to  God  alone  ; 

--'■*■  My  rock  and  refuse  is  his  throne  : 
In  all  my  icars,  in  all  my  siniits, 
-My  soul  on  his  salva'.ion  waits. 

2  Trust  him,  yc  saints,  in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  face  : 
Wiicn  hcipcrs  lail,  and  foes  invade, 
Clod  is  our  all  sufUcient  aid. 

3  False  are  fl;e  men  of  high  degree. 
The  baser  son  are  vanity  ; 

Laid  in  the  balance  boih  appear 
Light  as  a  puff  of  empty  air. 

4  Make  not  incre?.sing  gold  your  trust, 
Nor  set  your  heart  on  glilt  ring  dust  ; 
Why  will  you  grasp  the  Meeting  smoke, 

And  not  believe  what  God  hath  spoke  ?  ; 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declared, 
Once  and  ngain  my  ears  have  heard, 

-'•All  power  is  his  eternal  due  i 
He  must  be  fear'd  and  trusted  too." 
G  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone, 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne  : 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

9.    CHRISTIAN  IN  THE  PKOSPECT  OF  DEATH. 

J.7JI  .   ^-  ^^• 

*  *  ^         Meditations  on  future  Glory. 

1  'T^LS  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope, 

-*-    That  when  my  change  shall  come, 
Angels  will  hover  round  my  bed, 
And  waft  my  spirit  home  ! 

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2  There  shall  my  dis-imprison'd  soul 

Behold  him  and  adore  ; 
Be  with  his  likeness  satisfied, 
And  grieve,  and  sin,  no  more. 

3  Shall  see  him  wear  that  very  flesh, 

On  which  my  fiuili  was  lain  ; 
His  love  intense,  his  merit  fresh, 
As  though  but  newly  slain. 

4  Soon  too  my  slumb'ring  dust  sliall  hear 

The  trumpet's  quick'ning  sound  ; 
And  by  my  Saviour's  power  rebuilt, 
At  his  right  hand  be  found. 

5  These  eyes  shall  see  him  in  that  day, 

The  God  that  died  for  me  ! 
And  all  my  rising  bones  shall  say, 
Lord,  who  is  like  to  thee  .' 

6  If  such  the  views  which  grace  unfolds, 

Weak  as  it  is  below. 
What  raptures  must  the  church  above, 
In  Jesus'  presence  know  I 

7  0  may  the  unction  of  these  truths, 

For  ever  with  me  stay. 
Till  Irom  her  sinful  cage  dismiss'd, 
My  spirit  flies  away  ! 

-^-  P.  M.  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

•■  •  **         Soul  happy  on  a  Dtulh-bed. 

1  'C'V'RY  moment  brings  me  nearer 
■'-^  To  my  long  sought  rest  above  ; 
Higher  mounts  my  soul,  and  liigher— 

0  how  happy  to  remove  ; 
Then,  for  ever. 

Shall  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

t  Soon  shall  I  be  gone  to  glory — 
Join  the  bright,  angelic  race, 
There  repeat  The  pleasing  story — 

1  was  sav'd  by  sov'reign  grace  : 
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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  4T6 

And  for  over 
View  my  loving  Saviour's  face. 

3  Thouirh  my  burden  sore  oppress  me, 
And  I  slirink  beneath  my  pain, 
Jesus  Christ  will  soon  release  me, 
And  your  loss  will  be  my  gain: 
Precious  Saviour, 
With  my  Lord  I  shall  remain. 

M,y^  ^  C.    M. 

*ft  4  U     Yieu)  of  Canaan.     Deut.  xxxii.  49. 

1  /~\N  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
^-^  And  cast  a  wishful  eye 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  0  the  transporting,  rapt'rous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green. 
And  rivers  of  dehght ! 

3  There  gen'rous  fruits  that  never  fail. 

On  trees  immortal  grow  ; 
There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales, 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God  the  Son  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chiUing  winds,  nor  pois'nous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  ro  more. 

6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face. 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

7  Fill'd  with  delight  my  raptur'd  soul 

Would  here  no  lonc:er  stay ; 

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477,  478  CHRISTIAN  experience. 

Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

jiypy  P.M.     8.8.8.8.8.8.  as  112th. 

^  •  *    Longins  for  Heaven.     Job  iii.  17 — 22. 
Is.  li.  14.     Phil.  i.  23. 

1  T^O  languish  for  his  native  air 

-*-    Can  the  poor,  wand'ring  exile  cease  ? 
The  tir'd  his  wish  of  rest  forbear  ? 
The  tortur'd  help  desiring  ease  ? 
The  slave  no  more  for  freedom  sigh 
Or  I  no  longer  pine  to  die  ? 

2  As  shipwreck'd  mariners  desire. 
With  eager  grasp,  to  reach  the  shore  ; 
As  hirelings  long  t'  obtain  their  hire, 
And  vei'rans  wish  their  warfare  o'er  ; 
I  languish  from  this  earth  to  flee, 
And  gasp  for — immortality. 

3  To  heav'n  I  lift  my  mournful  eyes. 
And  all  within  me  groans,  "  how  long?" 
0  were  I  landed  in  the  skies  ! 

The  bitter  loss,  the  cruel  wrong. 
Should  there  no  more  my  soul  molest, 
Or  break  my  everlasting  rest. 

4  O  could  I  break  this  carnal  fence. 
Drop  all  my  sorrows  in  the  tomb, 

On  angels'  wings  remove  from  hence, 
And  fly  this  happy  moment  home. 
Quit  the  dark  house  of  mould' ring  clay. 
And  launch  into  eternal  day  ! 

P.  M.     8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 


478 


The  dying  Christian.     Deut.  xxxii.  49,  50. 


1    TESUS,  help  thy  fallen  creature  ! 
*'    Conqu'ror  of  the  world  thou  art, 
Stronger  than  the  foe,  and  greater 
Than  this  poor  rebellious  heart : 
Pow'r  I  know  to  thee  is  given, 
Pow'r  to  sentence  or  release, 
Pow'r  to  shut  or  open  heaven  ; 
Thou  alone  hast  all  the  keys. 
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2  Open,  then,  in  great  compassion, 

Open  mercy's  door  to  me, 
Ou(  otniiiihtv  tribulation 

Bring  nie  t'orth  thy  i'acc  to  sec  ; 
O  cut  short  my  days  ot"  mourning, 

Quickly  to  my  rescue  come, 
Let  me  joyfully  returning 

Reach  my  everlasting  home. 

3  Hear  m\  Lord,  myself  bemoaning, 

Banish'd  from  my  native  place, 
Languishing  for  God.  and  groaning 

To  appear  b(^fore  thy  face  : 
From  this  bodily  oppression 

Set  my  earnest  spirit  free, 
Give  me  now  the  lull  possession, 

Let  me  now  thy  glory  .sec. 

4  If  thou  ever  didst  discover 

To  my  faith  the  promis'd  land, 
Bid  me  now  the  stream  pass  over, 

On  that  heav'niy  border  stand. 
Now  surmount  whatc'er  opposes, 

Into  thine  embraces  fly  ; 
Speak  the  word  thou  spak'st  to  MoseS, 

Bid  me  get  me  up,  and  die. 

L.  M. 
4:79  Desirvig  to  depart,  and  to  he  with  Christ. 
Phil.  i.  23. 

1  T/yTHILE  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand, 

'  *     And  view  the  scene  on  either  hand, 
My  spirit  struggles  with  my  clay, 
And  longs  to  wing  its  flight  aw*ay. 

2  Where  Jesus  dwells  my  soul  would  be. 
And  faints  my  much-lov'd  Lord  to  see  ; 
Earth,  twine  no  more  about  my  heart ! 
For  'tis  far  better  to  depart. 

3  Come,  ye  angelic  envoys  !  come, 
And  lead  the  willing  pilgrim  home ; 

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Ye  know  the  way  to  Jesus'  throne,— 
Source  of  my  joys,  and  of  your  own. 

4  That  bHssfiil  interview,  how  sweet ! 
To  fall  transported  at  his  feet ! 
Rais'd  in  his  arms,  to  view  his  face, 
Through  the  full  beamings  of  his  grace  I 

5  As  with  a  pcrapli's  voice  to  sing  ! 
To  fly  as  on  a  cherub's  wing  ! 
Performing,  with  unweariecTliands, 
The  present  Saviour's  high  conunands. 

6  Yet.  with  those  prospects  full  in  sight, 
We'll  wait  tjiy  signal  for  the  flight, 
For,  while  thy  service  we  pursue, 
We  find  a  heav'n  in  all  we  do. 

M  en  L.  M.  •     »  ' 

^^^'  The  Dying  Christian. 

1  'ynE  liour  of  my  departure's  come  ; 

-*-    I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home  ; 
At  last,  O  Lord  !  let  trouble  cease, 
And  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

2  The  race  appointed  I  have  run  ; 
The  combat's  o'er,  the  prize  is  won  ; 
And  now  my  witness  is  on  high, 
And  now  my  record's  in  the  sky. 

3  Not  in  mine  innocence  I  trust ; 
I  bow  liefore  thee  in  the  dust  ; 

And  through  my  Saviour's  blood  alone, 
I  look  for  mercy  at  thy  throne. 

4  I  leave  the  world  without  a  tear, 
Save  for  the  friends  I  held  so  dear  : 
To  heal  their  sorrow.  Lord,  descend, 
And  to  the  friendless  prove  a  friend. 

5  I  come,  I  come  at  thy  command ; 
I  give  my  spirit  to  thy  hand  ; 
Stretch  forth  thine  everlasting  arms, 
And  shield  me  in  the  last  alarms  ! 

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6  The  hour  of  my  departure's  come  ; 
I  hoar  the  voice  that  calls  me  home : 
Now,  O  my  (Jod  !  \c\  trouble  cease, 
Now  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

P.  M.  8.8.8.8.8.8.  as  112th. 
^§J     Life  resinned  ;  or,  wait in.-r  to  depart. 

1  Chron.  x.xix.  28.  Job  viii.  16.  Phil.  i.  23. 

1  r\  'TIS  cnouf^h  !  I  ask  no  more, 
^'  Full  of  a  few  sad  sinful  days, 
Sated  with  life,  till  life  is  o'er, 

I  languish  to  conclude  my  race, 
And  silently  resign  my  breath, 
And  sink  into  the  shades  of  death. 

2  This  earth  without  regret  I  leave, 

Impatient  for  my  heav'nly  rest ; 
Saviour,  my  weary  soul  receive. 

Take  a  sad  pilgrim  to  thy  breast, 
I  only  live,  and  die,  to  be 
Restor'd,  resorb'd,  and  lost  in  thee. 

-^rt  P-  M.      (Anthem.) 

^^■^  Dying  Saint  to  his  Soul, 

1  TTITAL  spark  of  heav'nly  flame  ! 

^    Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame  : 
Trembling,  hoping,  hng'ring,  flying, 
O  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying  ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  hfe. 

2  Hark  !  they  whisper,  angels  say, 
"  Sister  spirit,  come  away  I" 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite  ?  . 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath  ! 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death  ? 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears  ! 
Heav'n  opens  on  my  eyes — my  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring  ! 

Lend,  lend  your  wings,  I  mount !  I  fly  ! 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
O  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 

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483,  484     THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE. 


THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

1.  TnE  WORD  OF  GOD. 

^}Cr  See  Ihjnuis  from  1  /o  12  inclusive. 

2.  PRAYKR — PRIVATE. 
aQn  L.     'M. 

■*o»J  Prny  rvithouf  ceosin<r.     1  Thes.  v.  17. 

1  "pRAY'R  was  appointi'd  to  convey 

■^     The  blessings  God  desigfns  to  jrivp  ; 
Long  as  they  hve  should  Christians  pray, 
For  only  while  they  pray,  they  live. 

2  The  Christian's  heart  his  pray'r  indites, 
He  speaks  as  prompted  from  within  ; 
The  Spirit  his  petition  writes, 

And  Christ  receives,  and  gives  it  in. 

3  And  shall  we  in  dead  silence  lie. 

When  Christ  stands  waitinj?  for  our  pray'r  ? 
My  soul,  thou  hast  a  friend  on  high  ; 
Arise,  and  try  thy  interest  there. 

4  If  pains  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress — 
If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay — 
If  guilt  deject — if  sin  distress. 

The  remedy's  before  thee  ! — pray. 

5  'Tis  pray'r  supports  the  soul  that's  weak. 
Though  thought  be  broken — language  lame  ;' 
Pray,  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  not  speak, 

But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

^^'*  Exhortation  to  Prayer. 


1  ^;^n^ 

' '     In 


coming  to  a  mercy-seat  : 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  pray'r, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ! 

Pray'r  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw; 
Prav'r  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw— 
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THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE.  485 

Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love — 
Brings  ev'ry  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  pray'r,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Pray'r  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words  ?  ah  !  think  again  : 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 

And  fill  your  lellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heav'n  in  supplications  sent — 
Your  cheerful  songs  should  oftener  be, 

"  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me  !" 

^^^  Imporlu7iate  prayer  prevalent  with  God. 
Luke  xviii,  1 — 7. 

1  'I'^HE  Lord,  who  truly  knows 
-*-    The  heart  of  ev'ry  saint. 
Invites  us  by  his  holy  word, 

I'o  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear ; 

We  never  plead  in  vain  ; 
Yet  we  must  wait  till  he  appear. 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Though  unbelief  suggest. 

Why  should  we  longer  wait  ? 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest. 
But  be  importunate. 

4  'Twas  thus  a  widow  poor, 

Without  support  or  friend. 

Beset  the  unjust  judge's  door, 

And  gain'd  at  last  her  end. 

5  And  shall  not  Jesus  hear 

His  children  when  they  cry  ? 

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486,  487   THE  means  of  grace. 

Yes,  though  he  may  awhile  forbear, 
He'll  not  their  suit  deny. 

6  Then  let  us  earnest  be, 

And  never  faint  in  pray'r; 
He  loves  our  importunity, 
And  makes  our  cause  his  care. 


4:00       Private  devotion.     Matt.  vi.  6. 

1  "pATHER  Divine,  thy  piercing  eye 
-*-     Sees  through  the  darkest  night : 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh, 

With  heart-discerning  sight. 

2  There  may  thy  piercing  eye  survey 

My  solemn  homage  paid, 
With  ev'ry  morning's  dawning  ray, 
And  ev'ry  evening's  shade. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  own  celestial  fire 

"^Ihe  incense  still  inflame  ; 
While  my  warm  vows  to  thee  aspire 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 

4  So  shall  the  visits  of  thy  love 

My  soul  in  secret  bless  ; 
So  shall  thou  deign  in  worlds  above, 
Thy  suppliant  to  confess. 

Aft  7  ^-  ^^• 

*^  •       Behold  he  prayeth.     Acts  ix.  11. 

1  TDRAY'R  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
-■-     Utter'd  or  uncxpress'd. 

The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Pray'r  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear  ; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 
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THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE.     488,  489 

3  Pray'r  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  hps  can  try  ; 
Pray'r  the  suliliniest  strains  that  reach 
The  majesty  on  high. 

4  Pray'r  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gate  of  death- 
He  enters  licav'n  with  pray'r. 

5  Pray'r  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  say, — "  Behold  he  prays." 


yfCC  P-  M-     B-8.G.S.S.6. 

flrOS     Private  3Iceli7igs.     Matt,  xviii.  20. 

1  "  TTrHERE  two  or  three  together  meet, 

'  *     My  love  and  mercy  to  repeat. 

And  tell  wliat  I  have  done. 
There  will  I  be,"  saith  God,  "  to  bless, 
And  ev'ry  burden'd  soul  redress. 

Who  worships  at  my  throne." 

2  Make  one  in  this  assembly,  Lord, 
Speak  to  each  heart  some  cheering  word, 

To  set  the  spirit  free  : 
Impart  a  kind  celestial  show'r, 
And  grant  that  we  may  spend  an  hour 

In  fellowship  with  thee. 

•4o.f  Jleviewing  the  Mercies  of  God.     2  Sam. 
vii.  13. 

1  'U'ATN  would  my  soul  with  wonder  trace 
-*-    Thv  mercies,  O  my  God ; 

And  tell  the  riches  of  thy  grace — 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 

2  With  Israel's  King,  my  heart  would  cry, 

While  I  review  thy  ways, 

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490,  491      THE    MEANS   OF    GUACE. 

Tell  me.  my  Saviour,  who  am  I, 
That  I  should  see  thy  face  ? 

3  Form'd  by  thine  hand,  and  form'd  for  thee, 

I  would  be  ever  thine  : 
My  Saviour,  make  my  spirit  free, 
VVith  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

4  Fain  would  my  soul  with  rapture  dwell 

On  thy  ri'decmiiifi  f,nace  ; 

0  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  tell 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise 

3.    PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

4:lf  U   j-^jg  enjoyment  of  Christ  ;  or,  Delight  in 
Worship. 

1  T7AR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone, 
-■-     Let  my  religious  hours  alone  : 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see, 

1  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire. 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire: 
Come,  my  dear  .Tesus.  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  hcav'nly  love. 

3  Bless'd  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are  ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
R*"deeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Lnmanuel.  all  divine. 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine  ; 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  one. 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known. 

flrlfi      The  Happiness  of  humhle  JVorship. 


H 


Psalm  ixxxiv. 

OW  lovely,  how  divinely  sweet, 
O  Lord,  thy  sacred  courts  appear  ! 
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THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE.    492,  493 

Fain  would  my  longing  passions  meet 
The  glories  of  thy  presence  there. 

2  O,  blest  the  men,  blest  their  employ, 
Whom  thy  indulgent  favours  raise 
To  dwell  in  those  abodes  of  joy, 
And  sing  thy  never-ceasing  praise. 

3  One  day  within  thy  sacred  gate 
Affords  more  real  joy  to  me, 

Than  thousands  in  the  tents  of  state  ; 
The  meanest  place  is  bliss  with  thee. 

4  God  is  a  sun  ;  our  brightest  day 
From  his  reviving  presence  flows ; 
God  is  a  shield,  through  all  the  way, 
To  guard  us  from  surrounding  foes. 

5  0  Lord  of  hosts,  thou  God  of  grace, 
How  blest,  divinely  blest,  is  he. 

Who  trusts  thy  luve,  and  seeks  thy  face. 
And  fixes  all  his  hopes  on  thee  ! 

***''^    To  he  sung  hetxveen  piayer  and  sermon. 

1  TITHE  RE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 

^^     Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace. 
And  offer  solemn  pray'r  and  praise  ; 

2  "  There,"  says  the  Saviour,  "  will  I  be, 
Amid  this  little  company  ; 

To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face. 
And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word: 

Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heav'nly  love. 

493  c  '' 


For  Christian  worship, 

,  our  languid  souls  in; 
For  he^re  we  trust  thou  art ! 


1  r\  LORD,  our  languid  souls  inspire, 

^-'     Wnr  hftrp  iv*»  trust  tWnii  art  • 


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494  THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE. 

Send  down  a  coal  of  heav'nly  fire 
To  warm  each  wailing  heart. 

2  Show  us  some  tokens  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  liope  to  raise  ; 
And  pour  thy  bles:?ing  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love  and  concord  dwell : 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind  bestow  ; 

And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high. 

To  make  our  graces  grow. 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word. 

In  faith  present  our  pray'rs ; 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

6  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  sinners  all  around 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

AQM  L.  M. 

**''*  Before  Sermoti. 

1  T^HY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 
-*•    Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word  : 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear. 
And  faith  be  mLxt  with  what  we  hear  : 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remoye, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above  : 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread  : 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sov'reign  pow'r  and  energy  ; 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  tiear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear : 

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THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE.     495,  496 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will  : 
Thy  saving  pow'r  and  love  display  ; 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

JO-  C.  M. 

^ifO  Before  Sermon. 

1  TESUS,  thou  dear  redeeming  Lord, 
•^    Thy  blessing  we  implore. 

Open  the  door  to  preach  thy  word, 
The  great,  effectual  door. 

2  Gather  the  outcasts  in,  and  save 

From  sin  and  Satan's  power  ! 
And  let  them  now  acceptance  have, 
And  know  their  gracious  hour. 

3  Lover  of  souls  I  thou  know'st  to  prize 

What  thou  hast  bought  so  dear  ; 
Come  then,  and  in  thy  people's  eyes 
With  all  thy  wounds  appear  ! 

4  Appear,  as  when  of  old  confest 

The  sutfring  Son  of  God  ; 
And  let  us  see  thee  in  thy  vest 
But  newly  dipt  in  blood. 

5  The  hardness  of  our  hearts  remove, 

Thou  who  for  sin  hast  died  ; 
Show  us  the  tokens  of  thy  love. 
Thy  feet,  thy  hands,  thy  side. 

*l;«fO       Prayer  for  the  Spirit^  s  lujluence. 

1  TN  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come, 
^  To  worship  at  thy  feet ; 

O  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  : 
Thy  face  and  favour,  Lord,  we  seek, 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

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497  THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear, 

And  undor.=rand  thy  word  ; 
To  feci  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  Hving  Lord. 

4  Here  let  thy  pow'r  and  grace  be  felt ; 

Thy  love  and  mercy  known  ; 

Our  icy  hearts,  dear  Jesus,  melt, 

And  break  this  flinty  stone. 

5  Let  sinners.  Lord,  thy  goodness  prove, 

And  saints  rejoice  in  thee  ; 
Let  rebels  be  subdued  by  love, 
And  to  the  Saviour  flee. 

6  This  house  with  grace  and  glory  fill, 

This  congregation  bless ; 
Thy  great  salvation  now  reveal ; 
Thy  glorious  righteousness. 

Mf.^  P.  M.    7.7.7.7. 

^•^  •      JIurn!)le  Request.     Jer.  xxix.  13. 

1  T  ORD.  we  come  before  thee  now, 
-'-'  At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow  ; 

O  do  not  our  suit  disdain  ; 

Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2  In  thine  own  appointed  way. 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay; 
Lord,  we  cannot  let  thee  go, 

Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

3  Send  some  message  from  thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford  ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 

Those  who  are  cast  down,  lift  up  ; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind : 

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THE    MEANS   OF    GRACE.      498,  499 

Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free, 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

JQS  P-  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

'M.J^     Prayer  for  Minister  and  People. 

1  "TjEAREST  Saviour,  help  thy  servant 
■^  To  proclaim  liiy  wondrous  love  ! 
Pour  thy  grace  upon  this  people, 

That  thy  truth  they  may  approve  : 
Bless,  0  bless  them, 
From  thy  shining  courts  above. 

2  Now  thy  gracious  word  invites  them 

To  partake  tiie  gospel-feast  ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  sweetly  draw  them  ; 

Ev'ry  soul  be  Jesus'  guest! 
O  receive  us. 
Let  us  find  thy  promis'd  rest. 

JQQ  S.  M. 

^•^^  Love  to  the  Church. 

1  T  LOVE  thy  Zion,  Lord  ! 

■■■  The  house  of  thine  abode  ; 
The  church,  O  blest  Redeemer  !  sav'd 
With  thy  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,  O  God  ! 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  thy  sons 

My  voice  or  hands  deny  : 
These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 

Her  welfare  or  her  woe  : 
Let  ev'ry  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  ev'ry  grief  o'erflow, 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  pray'rs  ascend ; 

341 


500,  501      THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  giv'n, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heav'nly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

500  P-  M.     6.6.6.6.8.8. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
^-^  How  pleasant  and  how  fair, 
The  dvvellintrs  of  thy  love, 

Thine  earthly  temples  are  ! 

To  thine  abode 
My  heart  a.«pires, 
With  warm  desires 

To  see  my  God. 

2  0  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 
0  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there  ! 

They  praise  thee  still ; 
And  happy  they, 
Who  love  the  way 

To  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heav'n  appears  : 

O  glorious  seat. 
When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 

Our  willing  feet ! 

501  c.  M. 

1  'pHE  Lord  in  Zion  plac'd  his  name, 
-'■    His  ark  was  settled  there  ; 
To  Zion  the  whole  nation  came 
To  worship  thrice  a  year. 
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THE    MLIANS   OF    GRACE.      502,  503 

2  But  we  have  no  such  lengths  to  go, 

Nor  wander  far  abroad  ; 
Where'er  thy  saints  assemble  now, 
There  is  a  house  for  God. 

3  Here,  mighty  God  !  accept  our  vows; 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread. 

Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

4  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 

Let  God's  anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  pow'r  divine. 

502    'tJ.^c  •    .:    L.  M. 

1  T  ORD  !  'tis  a  pleasant  thing,  to  stand 
-*-^  In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand. 
Let  me  within  thy  courts  be  seen, 
Like  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Blest  with  thine  influence  from  above: 
Not  Lebanon,  v/ith  all  its  trees, 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live  ; 

■  Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive  ; 
Time,  that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
Shall  make  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  show. 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  true. 
None  that  attend  his  courts  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

K/^o  L.  M. 

*M\JfL>  Preparation  for  worship, 

1    A  WAY  from  ev'ry  mortal  care. 

-^  Away  from  earth,  our  souls  retreat ; 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  near  th    scat. 
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504,  505     THE   MEANS   OF   GRACE. 

2  Lord,  in  thr  temples  of  thy  grace, 

We  how  before  thee  and  adore  ; 
We  view  the  glories  of  thy  fare, 
And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  pow'r. 

3  Whilst  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn, 

United  pray'rs  ascend  on  high  ; 
And  faith  expects  a  sure  return 
Of  blessings  in  variety. 

4  Father  ^  my  soul  would  here  abide  ; 

Or,  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart. 
Still  keep  me.  Father,  near  thy  side. 
Still  keep  thy  dweUing  in  my  heart. 

«OJ  C.  M. 

tf\J^  Jieadiness  to  serve  God  in  his  house. 

1  "pARLY,  my  God.  without  delay, 
-*-^  I  haste  to  seek  thy  face  ; 

My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away. 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky. 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  pow'r 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine  : 
My  God,  repeat  that  heav'nly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 

As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 

And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

5  Not  \\{e  itself,  with  all  her  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move. 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

505  ^-  ^^- 

'■'^^    The  Sahhath  preparatory  to  heaven. 
1  T  ORD  of  the  sabbath  !  hear  our  vows 
-*^  On  tliis  thy  day,  in  this  thy  house ; 
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THE    MEANS   OF   GRACE.  506 

And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 

The  songs  which  from  thy  churches  rise. 

2  Thine  earthly  salibaths,  Lord  !  we  love  ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above  : 

Thy  servants  to  that  rest  aspire 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

3  There  languor  shall  no  more  oppress  ; 
The  heart  shall  feel  no  more  distress; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
That  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  gloomy  cares  shall  there  annoy, 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  our  joy  ; 
But  ev'ry  doubt  and  fear  shall  cease, 
And  perfect  love  give  perfect  peace. 

5  When  shall  that  glorious  day  begin, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  or  sin  ; 
Whose  sun  shall  never  more  decline. 
But  with  unfading  lustre  shine  ! 

OUii         rpj^g  sweetness  of  the  Sabbath. 

1  OWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King  ! 

-   ^  To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  hght. 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest : 
No  mortal  care  shall  fill  my  breast ; 
My  heart  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word. 

3  And  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part. 
When  grace  hath  well  refin'd  my  heart. 
When  doubts  and  fears  no  more  remain, 
To  break  my  inward  peace  again. 

4  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desir'd,  or  wish'd  below; 

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507,  508     THE   MEANS   OF   GRACE. 

And  cv'ry  pow'r  find  sweet  employ 
In  the  eternal  world  of  joy. 

'S07    ^  ^-  ^• 

«jvr  €     J^f^g  Sabbath  commemorates  Christ's  retur- 
reel  ion. 

HIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made ; 
He  calls  the  hours  liis  own. 
Let  heav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  arose  our  glorious  head, 

And  death's  dread  empire  fell, 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 
And  all  its  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosannah  I  the  anointed  King 

Ascends  his  destin'd  throne  : 
To  God  your  grateful  homage  bring. 
And  his  Messiah  own. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  came  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  came  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosannah  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise  ! 
The  highest  heav'ns  in  which  he  reigns 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

4.    BAPTISM. — OF  INFANTS. 

" "^  Baptism  of  ch  ildren. 

1  T  ORD  !  what  our  ears  have  heard, 
^  Our  eyes  delighted  trace, 

Thy  love  in  long  succession  shown 
To  cv'ry  virtuous  race. 

2  Our  children  thou  dost  claim, 

And  mark  them  out  for  thine  : 
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THE    MEANS   OF   GRACE.  509 

Ten  thousand  blc55sings  to  thy  name 
;  For  goodness  so  divine  ! 

8  Thy  cov'nant  may  they  keep, 
And  bless  the  happy  bands, 
Which  closer  still  engage  their  hearts 
To  honour  thy  commands. 

4  How  great  thy  mercies,  Lord  ! 

How  plenteous  is  thy  grace. 
Which  in  the  promise  of  thy  love 
Includes  our  rising  race  I 

5  Our  offspring,  still  thy  care, 

Shall  own  their  fathers'  God, 

To  latest  times  thy  blessings  share, 

And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 

99lJ\f  Infant  Baptism. 

1  OEE  Israel's  gentle  shepherd  stand, 
^  With  all-engaging  charms  ! 
Hark  !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 

And  takes  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,  (he  cries,) 

Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
.  It  was  to  save  such  souls  as  these, 
With  pow'r  and  love  I  came. 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  with  grateful  hearts, 

And  vield  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Rejoie'd  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be  ! 

4  Thus  Lydia's  house  was  sanctified, 

When  she  receiv'd  the  word  ; 
Thus  the  believing  jailer  gave 
His  family  to  the  Lord. 

5  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear ; 

Ye  children,  seek  his  face  ; 
And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 
The  gospel  of  his  grace. 

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510,  511     THE   MEANS   OF   GRACE. 

G  If  orphans  they  nre  left  behind, 
Thy  care,  ()  God  I  we  trust ; 
And  let  iliy  promise  cheer  our  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 

fJlU         Infant  Baptism.     Mark  X.  14. 

1  "DEHOLD  what  condescending  love 
-'-'  Jesus  on  earth  displays  ! 

To  babes  and  sucklings  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace  I 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 

To  our  forefathers  giv'n  : 
Young  children  in  his  arms  he  takes, 
And  calls  ihem  heirs  of  heav'n. 

3  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these. 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

4  We  Dnng  them,  Lord,  with  thankful  hearts, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Joyful  ihiit  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
'rhine  may  our  ofl'spring  be. 

5  Kindly  receive  this  tender  branch, 

And  form  his  soul  for  God  ; 
Baptize  him  with  thy  spirit,  Lord, 

And  wash  him  with  thy  blood.  (     . 

6  ["  Thus  to  their  parents  and  their  seed 

Let  thy  salvation  come  ; 
And  num'rous  households  meet  at  last, 
In  one  eternal  home."] 

OF   ADULTS. 

^11  CM. 

^iA  Of  Adults. 

1  "PROCLAIM,"  said  Christ,  "  God's  won- 
•*-  drous  grace 

To  all  the  sons  of  men  ; 
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lie  who  believes  and  is  baptis'd, 
Salvation  shall  obtain." 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those, 

Who,  hoping  in  his  word. 
This  day  have  publicly  declar'd, 
That  Jcdus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  go  on, 

And  run  the  Christian  race  ; 
And  in  the  troubles  of  the  way, 
Find  all-sulncient  grace. 

4  And  when  the  awful  message  comes, 

I'o  call  their  souls  away  ; 
May  they  be  found  prepar'd  to  live 
In  realms  of  endless  day. 

.^,o  L.  M.  -    '   //^V 

^^^      Baptism.     Matt,  xxviii.  18,  23. 

1  pOAIE,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
^  Honour  the  means  enjoin'd  by  Thee, 
Make  good  our  Apostolic  boast. 

And  own  thy  glorious  ministry. 

2  We  now  thy  promis'd  presence  claim, 

Sent  to  disciple  all  mankind, 
Sent  to  baptise  into  thy  name. 
We  now  thy  promis'd  presence  find. 

3  Father,  in  these  reveal  thy  Son, 

In  these  for  whom  we  seek  thy  face, 
The  hidden  mystery  make  known, 
The  inward,  pure,  baptising  grace. 

4  Jesus,  with  us  Thou  always  art. 

Establish  now  the  sacred  sign, 
The  gift  unspeakable  impart. 
And  bless  thine  ordinance  Divine. 

5  Spirit  divine,  descend  from  high, 

Baptiser  of  our  spirits  Thou, 

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513  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

The  sacramental  soal  apply, 
And  witness  with  the  water  now. 

6  Oh  !  that  the  souls  baptis'd  herein, 
May  now  thy  truth  and  mercy  leel : 
Arise,  and  wash  away  their  sin — 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  their  pardon  seal. 

5.  THE  lord's  supper. 
{fCr  See  Hymns  from  99  /o  171  inclusive. 

K^n  h.   M. 

^^^"^    A  preparatory  Thought  for  the  Lord's 
Supper.     Is.  hii.  1,  2,  3. 

1  VXT^HAT  heav'nly  man,  or  lovely  God, 

'  '  Comes  marching  downward  from  the  skies  ? 
Array'd  in  garments  roll'd  in  blood, 
With  joy  and  piiy  in  his  eyes  ? 

2  The  Lord  !  the  Saviour  I  yes,  'tis  he  ! 

I  know  him  by  the  smiles  he  wears ! 
Dear  glorious  man  that  died  lor  me, 
Drench'd  deep  in  agonies  and  tears i 

8  Lo  !  he  reveals  his  shining  breast, 
I  own  those  wounds,  and  I  adore  ; 
Lo  !  he  prepares  a  royal  feast. 

Sweet  fruit  of  those  sharp  pangs  he  bore  !  ^ 

4  Whence  flow  these  favours  so  divine  ? 

Lord  !  why  so  lavish  of  thy  blood  ? 
Why  for  such  earthly  souls  as  mine. 
This  heavenly  wine,  this  sacred  food? 

5  'Twas  his  own  love  that  made  him  bleed, 

That  nail'd  him  to  the  cursed  tree  ; 
'Twas  his  own  love  the  table  spread 
For  such  unworthy  worms  as  we  ! 

6  Then  let  us  taste  the  Saviour's  love; 

Come,  Faith,  and  feed  upon  the  Lord  : 
With  glad  consent  our  lips  shall  move. 
And  sweet  hosannas  crown  the  board. 
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•>  X  *    rpj^^  instil tttion  of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

1  ^npWAS  on  that  dreadful,  doleful  nipfht, 

-■-    When  tlic  whole  pow'r  of  darkness  rose 
Against  ihe  Son  of  (toU's  dcliglit, 
And  friends  betray'd  him  to  his  foes  ; 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  look  the  bread,  and  bless'd,  and  brako  ; 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran  I 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  ! 

3  **  This  is  my  body  broke  for  sin  ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food." 
Then  took  the  cup  and  bless'd  the  wine  : 
"  'Tis  the  new  cov'nant  in  my  blood." 

4  "  Do  this  (he  cried)  till  time  shall  end, 

In  mcm'ry  of  your  dying  friend  : 
Meet  ai  my  table,  and  record 
The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

Ki  -  C.  M. 

DIO  Welcome  to  the  Table. 

1  HTHIS  is  the  feast  of  heav'nly  wine, 
^    And  God  invites  to  sup  : 

The  juices  of  the  living  vine 
Were  press'd,  to  fill  the  cup. 

2  Oh  bless  the  Saviour,  ye  that  eat, 

With  royal  dainties  fed  ; 
Not  hcav'n  affords  a  costlier  treat, 
For  Jesus  is  the  bread. 

3  The  vile,  the  lost,  he  calls  to  them. 

Ye  trembling  souls,  appear  ! 
The  righteous  in  their  own  esteem 
Have  no  acceptance  here. 

4  Approach,  ye  poor,  nor  dare  refuse 

The  banquet  spread  for  you  ; 
Dear  Saviour,  this  is  welcome  news. 
Then  I  may  venture  too. 

Q  35i 


5\6,  51T      THE   MEAVS   OF    GRACE. 

5  If  guilt  and  siii  afford  a  plea, 
And  may  obtain  a  place, 
Surely  the  Lord  will  welcome  me, 
And  I  shall  see  liis  face. 

*JM.\9     Communion  at  the  Lord's  Table. 

1  TEfeUS  invites  his  saints 

"    To  meet  around  his  board  : 
Here  those  he  died  to  save  may  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  Our  hcav'niy  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  meniliers  one  : 
We  are  the  children  of  his  love, 
And  he  the  first-born  Son. 

3  We  are  the  sev'ral  parts 

Of  the  same  broken  bread  ; 
One  body  with  its  sev'ral  limbs 
But  Jesus  is  the  head. 

4  Let  all  our  pow'rs  be  join'd, 

His  glorious  name  to  raise  ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  ev'ry  mind, 
And  ev'ry  voice  be  praise  ! 

517  L.  M.  '    V 

1  TESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 

**    Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not ; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 

To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

2  He  knows,  what  wand' ring  hearts  we  have, 

Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  lace  ; 
And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

3  The  Lord  of  life  his  table  spread 

With  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood  ; 
We  on  the  rich  provision  feed. 
And  taste  the  wine  and  bless  the  God. 
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4  Let  sinful  sweets  be  nil  forgot, 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem  ; 

Christ  nnd  his  love  till  ev'ry  thought, 

And  faith  and  hope  be  tix'd  on  liim. 

5  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 

'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place ; 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heav'nly  light, 
And  live  for  ever  near  his  face. 

518  S.  M. 

1  T  ET  all  who  tnily  bear 

-"-^  The  bleeding  Saviour's  name, 
Their  faithful  hearts  with  us  prepare. 

And  eat  the  Paschal  Lamb  : 
Our  passover  was  slain. 

At  Salem's  hallowed  place. 
Yet  we  who  in  our  tents  remain, 

Shall  gain  his  largest  grace. 

2  This  eucharistic  feast. 

Our  ev'ry  want  supplies, 
And  still  we  by  his  death  are  blest, 

And  share  his  sacrifice  ; 
By  faith  his  flesh  we'll  eat. 

Who  here  his  passion  show, 
And  God  out  of  his  holy  seat 

Shall  all  his  gifts  bestow  ; 

3  Who  thus  our  faith  employ 

His  suff 'rings  to  record, 
E'en  now  we  mournfully  enjoy 

Communion  with  our  Lord  ; 
As  though  we  ev'ry  one 

Beneath  his  cross  had  stood. 
And  seen  him  heave,  and  heard  him  groan, 

And  felt  his  gushing  blood. 

4  O  God  !  'tis  finish' d  now  ! 

The  mortal  pang  is  past ! 
By  faith  his  head  we  see  him  bow, 
And  hear  him  breathe  his  last. 

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j19,  520     THE   MEANS   OF   GRACE. 

We  too  with  hirn  are  dead, 

And  shall  with  liim  arise, 
The  cross  on  which  he  bows  hia  head 

Shall  hft  us  to  the  skies. 


519  c.  M. 

1  r\  THOU,  who  this  mysterious  bread 
^^  Didst  in  Ernmaus  break, 

Return  herewith  our  souls  to  feed, 
And  to  thy  foU'wers  speak. 

2  Unseal  the  volume  of  thy  grace, 

Apply  the  gospel  word  ; 
Open  our  eyes  to  see  thy  face, 
Our  hearts,  to  know  thee.  Lord. 

3  Of  thee  we  still  commune,  and  mourn 

Till  thou  the  veil  remove  : 
Talk  with  us,  and  our  hearts  shall  bum, 
With  flames  of  perfect  love. 

4  Enkindle  now  the  heav'nly  zeal, 

And  make  thy  mercy  known, 
And  give  our  pardon'd  souls  to  feel 
That  God  and  love  are  one. 


*i^ft  L.  M. 

tPAU        y^^  Eucharist  commemorative. 

1  "  TJ^AT,  drink,  in  mem'ry  of  your  friend  !" 

-^  Such  was  our  Master's  last  request ; 
Who  all  the  pangs  of  death  endur'd, 
That  we  might  live  for  ever  blest. 

2  Yes,  we'll  record  thy  matchless  grace, 

Thou  dearest,  tend'rest,  best  of  friends! 
Thy  dying  love  the  noblest  praise 
Of  long  eternity  transcends. 

3  'Tis  pleasure  more  than  earth  can  give, 

Thy  goodness  through  these  veils  to  see. 
Thy  talile  food  celestial  yields  ; 
And  happy  they,  who  sit  with  thee. 
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THE    MEAN'S   OF    GRACE.     521,  522 

4  But  oh  !  what  vast  transporting  joys 

Shall  fill  our  breasts,  our  tongues  inspire, 
When  join'd  \vith  the  celestial  train, 
Our  grateful  souls  thy  love  admire  ! 

*501  .  ^-  ^^• 

«J»^  J.      y/jp  Eucharist  commanded  hy  Jesus. 

1  nnHTS  feast  was  Jesus'  his:h  behest, 
-*-    This  cup  of  thanks  his  last  request. 
Ye,  who  can  feel  liis  worth,  attend  : 
Eat,  drink,  in  mem'ry  of  your  friend. 

2  Around  the  patriot's  bust  ye  throng  ; 
Him  ye  exalt  in  swelling  song  ; 

For  him  the  wreath  of  glory  bind, 
Who  freed  from  vassalage  his  kind. 

3  And  shall  not  he  your  praises  reap, 
Who  rescues  from  the  iron  sleep  ? 
The  great  Deliverer,  whose  breath 
Unbinds  the  captives  e'en  of  death  ? 

4  Shall  he,  who,  sinful  men  to  save, 
Became  a  tenant  of  the  grave, 
Unthank'd,  uncelebrated,  rise. 
Pass  unremember'd  to  the  skies  ? 

5  Christians !    unite  with  loud  acclaim, 
To  hymn  the  Saviour's  welcome  name. 
On  earth  extol  his  wondrous  love  ; 
Repeat  his  praise  in  worlds  above. 

-rto  C.  M. 

tJ^A     Communicants  must  love  Christ  and  one 
another. 

1  TT'E  foll'wers  of  the  Prince  of  peace, 

^    Who  round  his  table  draw  ! 
Remember  what  his  spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

2  The  love,  which  all  his  bosom  fiU'd, 

Did  all  his  actions  guide : 

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52S  THE   MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

Inppii'd  by  love,  he  liv'd  and  taught ; 
Inspir'd  by  love,  he  died. 

3  And  do  you  love  iiim  ?  do  you  feel 

Your  warm  afTeclions  move  ? 
Tills  is  the  proof  which  he  demands, 
That  you  each  other  love. 

4  Let  each  the  sacred  law  fulfil ; 

Like  his  be  cv'ry  mind  ; 
Be  ev'ry  temper  form'd  by  love, 
And  ev'ry  ac'cion  kind.  ' 

5  Let  none,  wlio  call  themselves  his  friends 

Disgrace  the  honour'd  name  ; 
But  by  a  near  resemblance  prove 
The  thle  which  they  claim. 

fJAfj     Meditutmg  on  the  Cross  of  Christ. 

1  f^OME  see  on  bloody  Calvary, 
^-^  Suspended  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
A  harmless  suff'rer  cover'd  o'er 
With  shame,  and  wclt'ring  in  his  gore. 

2  Is  this  the  Sariour  long  foretold 
To  usher  in  the  age  of  gold  ? 

To  make  the  reign  of  sorrow  cease, 
And  bind  the  jarring  world  in  peace  ? 

3  'Tis  He,  'tis  He  !— he  kindly  shrouds 
His  glories  in  a  ni^ht  of  clouds, 
That  souls  might  from  their  ruin  rise, 
And  heir  th'  imperishable  skies. 

4  See,  to  their  refuge  and  their  rest. 
From  all  the  bonds  of  guilt  releas'd, 
Transgressors  to  his  cross  repair, 
And  find  a  full  redemption  there. 

5  Jesus,  what  millions  of  our  race 
Have  been  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace  ! 
And  millions  more  to  thee  shall  fly, 
And  on  thy  sacrifice  rely. 

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VJl  ^-^^^ 

•■'^■^*  A  Sacramenlal  Hymn. 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  tabic  I  behold 
-^  The  wondt-Ts  of  iliy  grace  ; 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 

Should  tiiid  a  welcome  place  : 

2  I  that  am  all  defil'd  with  shi, 

A  rebel  to  my  God  ; 
I  that  have  crucified  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  Wliat  strange  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room  ! 
Mv  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  "  Eat,  0  my  friend,"  the  Saviour  cries, 

' '  The  feast  was  made  for  you  ; 
For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died. 
And  rose,  and  triumph'd  too." 

5  With  trembling  faith,  and  bleeding  hearts, 

Lord,  we  accept  thy  love  : 
'Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had, 
What  will  it  be  above  ! 

G  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heav'n, 
Join  all  your  praising  pow'rs ; 
No  theme  is  hke  redeeming  love, 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

7  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 
I'd  give  them  all  to  thee  : 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 

^^^  C.  M, 

^At3  Mif  flesh  is  meat  indeed.     John  vi.  53 — 55. 

1  TTERE  at  thy  table.  Lord,  we  meet 
-■--'■  To  feed  on  food  divine  : 
Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
I'hy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

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526  THE    MEAN'S   OF    GRACE. 

2  He  that  prepares  this  rich  repast, 

Himsch  comes  duwn  and  dies  ; 
And  then  invites  us*thus  to  feast 
Upon  the  sacrifice, 

3  His  body  torn  with  rudest  hands 

Becomes  the  finest  bread  ; 
And,  with  the  blessing  he  commands, 
Our  noblest  hopes  are  fed. 

4  His  blood,  that  from  each  op'ning  vein 

In  purple  torrents  ran, 
Hatii  fiU'd  this  cup  with  gen'rous  wine, 
That  cheers  both  God  and  man. 

5  Sure  there  was  never  love  so  free, 

Dear  ^Saviour,  so  divine  ! 
Well  thou  may'st  claim  that  heart  of  me, 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 

6  Yes,  thou  shalt  surely  have  my  heart, 

My  soul,  my  strength,  my  all ; 
With  life  itself  I'll  freely  part, 
My  Jesus,  at  thy  call. 

520  L.  M. 

1  ll/T  Y  God  !  and  is  thy  table  spread  ? 

^^^  And  does  thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow  ? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 
And  let  them  all  its  sweetness  know. 

2  0  let  thy  table  honour'd  be. 

And  furnish' d  well  with  joyful  guests ; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see. 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 

3  Let  crowds  approach,  with  hearts  prepar'd  ; 

With  warm  desire  let  all  attend  ; 
Nor,  when  we  leave  our  Father's  board, 
The  pleasure  or  the  profit  end. 

4  Revive  thv  dying  churches.  Lord  ! 

And  bid  our  drooping  graces  live  ; 
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KINGDOM   OF    CHRIST.        527,  523 

And  more  that  energy  afford, 

A  Saviour's  death  alone  can  give. 

5  Nor  let  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  throug4i  the  world  thy  truth  has  run, 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest 
Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun ! 

527  c.  M. 

1  piTY  the  nations,  O  our  God ! 
-■-  Constrain  the  earth  to  come  ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 

And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

2  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 

That  all  thy  faithful  race 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul. 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 


KINGDOM  AND  CHURCH  OF  CHRIST. 

1.    GENERAL  AND  MISSIONARY  HYMNS. 

L.  M. 


528 


Effusion  of  the  Spirit  on  the  day  of 
Pentecost. 


piREAT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
^^  When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 
While  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came. 
And  sat  hke  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave  ! 
And  pow'r  to  kill,  and  pow'r  to  save  ! 
Furnish'd  their  tongu  s  with  wondrous  words, 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  swords. 
Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude. 
Were  by  these  hcav'nly  arms  subdu'd. 
The  heal  liens  saw  thy  glory.  Lord  I 
And.  wond'ring,  bless'd  thy  gracious  word. 
24  359 


529,  530  KINGDOM   AND 

4  Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour. 
When  all  shall  ieel  thy  saving  pow'r, 
And  the  whole  race  ot  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  thy  hohness  ! 

«iOQ       ■      .  L.  M. 

tr^iJ    TAe  kingdom  of  Christ  shall  cover  the 
tarlh. 

1  TESUS  shall  reign,  where'er  the  sun 
"    Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  People  and  realms  of  ev'ry  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  grateful  song  ; 
And  with  united  hearts  proclaim, 
That  grace  and  truth  by  Jesus  came. 

3  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns; 
The  pris'ner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

4  Where  he  displays  his  healing  pow'r,     . 
The  sting  of  death  is  known  no  more: 
In. him  the  sons  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

^«rt  P.  M.    7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7. 

OtJU  Rey  xiv.  2,  3. 

1  TTARK  !  the  song  of  Jubilee, 
-*-^  Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  oTthe  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore  : — 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord, 

God  omnipotent,  shall  reign  ; 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Hallelujah  !  hark  I  the  sound. 

From  the  depth  unto  the  skies, 
W^akcs  above,  beneath,  around, 
All  creation's  harmonies  : — 
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CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  531 

See  Jehovah's  banner  furl'd, 

iSiiealh'd  liis  sword  ;  he  speaks — 'lis  done  ; 
And  the  kingdoms  ol  tliis  world 
Are  the  kingdoms  ot  his  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illuniiable  sway : 
He  shall  reign,  when  like  a  scroll 

Yonder  heav'ns  have  pass'd  away  :— 
Then  ihe  end; — beneath  his  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  iall ; 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 

God  m  Christ,  is  ail  in  ail. 

^«1  L.  M. 

*^***    The  Universal  Rei^n  of  Christ.     Rev. 
xi.  15.  and  xiv.  3. 

1  TTARK  !  what  triumphant  strains  are  these, 
-■--*•  Which  echo  through  the  vault  of  heav'n? 
"  To  Jesus  once  on  Calvary  slain, 

The  kingdoms  of  the  earth  are  giv'n." 

2  Hark  I  the  new  song  before  the  throne, 

Which  only  the  redeem 'd  can  raise  ; 
Angels  may  tune  their  golden  harps, 
But  caimot  reach  these  notes  of  praise. 

'3  They  worship  our  exalted  Lord, 
And  hail  him  universal  Kino; ; 
But  saints — the  purchase  of  his  blood, 
Can  strike  a  sweeter,  nobler  string. 

4  The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 

Their  hallelujahs  loud  proclaim, 
While  with  extaticjoy  they  shout 
New  honours  to  his  sacred  name. 

5  From  ev'ry  kindred,  ev'ry  tongue, 

From  barb'rous  nations  long  unknown, 
From  polish' d  Greeks  and  Scythians  rude, 
A  countless  host  surround  the  throne. 

6  In  robes  of  spotless  white  array'd. 

And  palms  of  vict'ry  in  their  hand, 

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With  holy  wondi-r  and  delight, 

The  trophies  ol  his  grace  they  stand. 

7   [And  still  till  time  shall  be  no  more, 
The  mighty  concourse  shall  increase; 
And  Jesus  gain,  in  heathen  lands, 
New  subjects  ot  the  reign  of"  peace.] 

•JUa     Desire  for  the  sprvad  of  the  gospel. 

1  rjREAT  God  !  the  nations  of  the  earth 
^~*    Are  by  creation  thine  ; 

And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
And  treasur'd  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord  I  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around. 
Till  cv'ry  tribe,  and  ev'ry  soul 
Shall  hear  the  joytul  sound  ? 

4  O  when  shall  Afric's  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heav'nly  word, 
And  vassals  long  enslav'd  become 
The  freemen  of  the  Lord  ? 

5  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  heathen  tribes, 

A  dark  bewildcr'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet. 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace  ? 

6  Haste,  sov' reign  mercy,  and  transform 

Their  cruelty  to  love  ; 

Soften  the  tiger  to  a  lamb. 

The  vulture  to  a  dove. 

7  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays  ; 
And  build,  on  sin's  dcmolish'd  throne, 
The  temples  of  ihy  praise. 
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^««  P.M.     8.7.S.7.8.7.8.7. 

<^****    Ps.  l.\.\xvii.  3.     Isa.  xx.xiii.  20,  21. 

1  riLORIOUS  ihings  of  thee  are  spoken, 
^^    Zioii,  ciiy  oi  our  God  ; 

He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Form'd  thee  lor  his  own  abode : 
On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  s^hake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  wails  surrounded, 

Thou  may's!  smile  at  all  thy  Iocs. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  irom  eternal  love. 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  icar  oi  want  remove  : 
Who  can  laiiit  v.hile  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  thy  thirst  to  assuage  ? 
Grace  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring. 

Sec  the  cloud  and  fire  appear  ! 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring, 

Sliowing  that  the  Lord  is  near: 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  iced  upon  the  nsanna 

Which  he  gives  them  when  they  pray. 

K«  -  P.  M.     G.fi.6.fi.8.8. 

Of>i  Kingdom  of  Christ. 

1  13  EJOICE,  the  Saviour  reigns 
■'■^  Among  I  he  sons  of  men  ; 
He  breaks  the  pris'ners'  chains. 

And  nsakes  them  free  again  : 
Let  hell  oppose  God's  only  Son, 
In  spite  oi  iocs  his  cause  goes  on. 

2  The  bafHed  prince  of  hell 

In  vain  new  projects  tries. 
The  gospel  to  repel. 
By  cruellies  and  lies ; 

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5S5  KINGDOM   AND 

Th'  infernal  gatos  shall  rajfe  in  vain  ; 
Conquest  awaits  the  Lamb  once  siain. 

3  He  died,  but  soon  arose 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave  : 
And  now  himself  he  shows 

Omnipotent  to  save  : 
Let  rebels  kiss  the  victor's  feet; 
Eternal  bliss  his  subjects  meet. 

4  All  pow'r  is  in  his  hand, 

His  people  to  defend  ; 
To  his  most  high  command 

Shall  millions  more  attend  : 
All  heav'n  with  smiles  approve  his  cause  ; 
And  distant  isles  receive  his  laws. 

5  This  little  seed  from  heav'n 

Shall  soon  become  a  tree  ; 
This  ever  blessed  leav'n 

Diffus'd  a!)road  must  be  ; 
Till  God  the  Son  shall  come  again, 
It  must  go  on.     Amen,  amen  I 

^««r  L.  M.        /^Ar- 

•JO«j    Prospect  of  Succtss.    John  iv.  35,  36. 

1  "DEHOLD  ih'  expected  lime  draw^near, 
■*-^  The  shades  dit-porse,  the  dawn  appear; 
The  barren  wilderness  assume 

The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  Events,  with  prophecies,  conspire 
To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire  : 
The  rip'ning  fields,  already  while. 
Present  a  harvest  to  our  sight. 

3  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will- bestow  ; 
The  e.vird  slave  waits  to  receive 
The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us.  with  a  grateful  heart 
In  the  blest  labour  share  a  part, 

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Our  pray'rs  and  oti'rings  gladly  bring, 
To  aid  ihe  irmniplis  oi  our  King. 

5  Our  hearts  exult  in  songs  of  praise 
That  we  have  seen  llie^e  latter  days, 
When  our  Redecjuer  shall  be  known, 
Wliere  iSaian  long  has  held  his  throne. 

6  From  eastern  to  the  western  skies, 
Sweet  incense  to  his  name  shall  rise  ; 
And  Tyre,  and  Egypt,  (rreek,  and  Jew, 
By  sov'reign  grace  be  form'd  anew. 

-„..  C.  M. 

d»)0     Missionaries.     Psalm  Ixxii.  7,  8. 

1  T  ORD,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 
-*^  Arm'd  with  tliy  Spirit's  pow'r, 
Ten  thousands  shall  coidess  us  sway, 

And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

2  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise. 
With  sudden  greens,  and  fruits  array' d, 
A  blooming  paradise. 

3  True  hoHness  shall  strike  its  root 

In  each  regen'rate  heart  ; 

Shall  in  a  growth  divir.e  arise. 

And  heav'nly  fruits  impart. 

4  Peace,  with  her  olives  crown'd,  shall  stretch 

Her  wings  irom  shore  to  shore  ; 
No  trump  shall  rouse  the  rage  ol  war. 
Nor  murd'rous  cannon  roar. 

5  Lord,  for  those  days  we  wait — those  days 

Are  in  thy  word  foretold  ; 
Fly  swifter,  sun  and  stars,  and  bring 
This  promis'd  age  of  gold  ! 

6  Amen,  with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 

Unnumbcr'd  myriads  cry  ; 
Amen,  with  joy  divine,  let  heav'n's 
Unnumber'd  choirs  reply. 

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«r..7  L.  M. 

•-'"  *  Fall  of  Babylon  predicted.     Rev.  xiv.  6—8. 

1  pROUD  Babylon  yet  waits  her  doom; 
-*-    Nor  can  her  toit'ring  palace  fall, 
Till  bome  blest  messenger  arise, 

The  ransom'd  heathen  world  to  call. 

2  Now  see  the  glorious  time  approach  ! 
Behold  the  mighty  angel  fly, 

The  gospel  lidmgs  to  convey 
To  ev'ry  land  beneath  the  sky  ! 
5  See  the  kind  native  of  Pelew 

With  rapture  greet  the  sacred  sound  ; 
And,  for  a  Saviour's  precious  name, 
Throw  his  mean  idols  to  the  ground. 

4  O  see,  on  Otaheite's  isle. 
And  Africa's  unhappy  shore. 

The  unlearn'd  savage  press  to  hear  ; 
And  hearing,  wonder  and  adore. 

5  See,  while  the  joyiul  truth  is  told, 
That  Jesus  left  his  throne  in  hcav'n. 
And  suffered,  died,  and  rose  again. 
That  all  his  sins  might  be  forgiv'n : 

6  See  what  delight,  unlelt  before. 
Beams  in  his  fix'd,  attentive  eye  ; 

And  hear  him  ask — "  For  wreiched  me, 
Did  this  divine  Redeemer  die  /" 

7  *'  Ah  !  why  have  ye  so  long  forborne 
To  tell  such  welcome  news  as  thia  ? 
Go  now,  let  ev'ry  sinner  hear. 

And  share  in  such  exahcd  bliss  !" 

8  Now,  Babylon,  thy  hour  is  come, 
Thy  curs'd  foundation  shall  give  way  ; 
And  thine  eternal  overthrow 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  display! 

,-«^  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

000  JPrayer  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel.     Isa. 

xlix.  22.     Isaiah  Ix.  4,  5. 

1  /^'ER  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 
^-^  Look,  my  soul,  be  still,  and  gaze, 

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All  the  promises  do  travail 
With  a  glorious  day  of  grace  ; 
Blessed  Juh'lee. 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  negro, 

Let  the  rude  Barbarian  see, 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 

Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary  ; 
Let  the  gospel 
Soon  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light, 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
And  redemption. 
Freely  purchas'd,  win  the  day. 

4  May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 

Thine  eternal  love  proclaim, 
And  the  everlasting  gospel, 

Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name, 
O'er  the  borders 
Of  the  great  Lnmanuel's  land. 

5  Mighty  Saviour,  spread  thy  gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease, 
May  thy  lasting  wide  dominions 

Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 
Sway  thy  sceptre. 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around.  '  '     ' 

^«Q  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

Ootf      Qj.y  aloud,  spare  -not.     Is.  Ixiii.  \. 

1  TI/TEN  of  God,  go  take  your  stations  ; 
^^^  Darkness  reigns  throughout  the  earth. 
Go  proclaim  among  the  nations, 

Jovful  news  of  heav'nly  birth  : 
Sear  the  tidings 
Of  the  Saviour's  matchless  worth. 

2  Of  his  gospel  not  ashamed, 

As  "  the  power  of  God  to  save." 

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Go  where  Christ  was  never  named; 
Pubhsh  iVceclom  to  the  slave  I 
Blessed  freedom  ! 
Such  as  Zion's  children  have. 

3  What  though  earth  and  hell  united, 

Should  oppose  the  Saviour's  plan  ? 
Plead  his  cause,  nor  be  afirighted  : 

Fear  ye  not  the  i'ace  ol  inan : 
Vain  their  tumult  ; 
Hurt  his  work  they  never  can. 

4  When  expos' d  to  fearful  dangers, 

Jesus  will  his  own  defend, 
Borne  afar  'rnidst  foes  and  strangers, 

Jesus  will  appear  your  friend  : 
And  his  presence 
Shall  be  with  you  to  the  end. 

'^JO  .    .  ^-  ^^' 

eJ'iA/       jr^j.  ]\J[issio?iary  Associatian.t. 

1  A  SSEMBLED  at  thy  great  command, 
-^  Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand 
The  voice  that  marshall'd  ev'ry  star. 
Has  call'd  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet,  through  distant  lands  tq  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled  ; 
Along  the  line — to  either  pole — 

The  thunder  of  thy  praise  to  roll, 

3  First,  bow  our  hearts  beneath  thy  sway  : 
Then  give  thy  growing  empire  way. 
O'er  wastes  of  sin — o'er  fields  of  blood — 
Till  all  mankind  shall  be  subdu'd. 

4  Our  pray'rs  assist — accept  our  praise — 
Our  iiopes  revive — our  courage  raise — 
Our  counsels  aid — and  Oh  !  impart 
The  single  eye — the  faithful  heart  I 

5  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come, 
Recall  the  wand' ring  spirit  home  : 

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From  Zion's  mouni  send  forth  the  sound 
To  tiprcad  the  spacious  earth  around. 

5 J  1  L.  M. 

Priii/rr  for  the  Success  of  jMissions 

1  INDULGENT  God,  to  thee  we  pray, 
■^  Be  with  us  on  this  solemn  day  ; 
Smile  on  our  souls,  our  plans  approve, 
By  which  we  seek  to  spread  thy  love. 

2  Let  party  prejudice  be  gone, 
And  love  unite  our  hearts  in  one  ; 
Let  all  we  have  and  are,  combine 
To  aid  this  glorious  work  ot"  thine. 

3  [Point  us  to  men  of  upright  mind, 
Devoted,  diligent,  and  kind  ; 

With  grace  be  all  their  hearts  endow'd, 
And  light  to  guide  them  in  the  road. 

4  With  cheerful  steps  may  they  proceed, 
Where'er  thy  providence  shall  lead  ; 

Let  heav'n  and  earth  their  work  befriend, 
And  mercy  all  their  paths  attend.] 

5  Great  let  the  bands  of  those  be  found 
Who  shall  attend  the  gospel  sound : 
And  let  Barbarians,  bond  and  free, 
In  suppliant  throngs  resort  to  thee. 

6  Where  Pagan  altars  now  are  built. 
And  brutal  blood,  or  human,  spilt. 
There  be  the  bleeding  cross  high  rear'd, 
And  God,  our  God,  alone  rever'd. 

7  WHiere  captives  groan  beneath  their  chain, 
Let  grace,  and  love,  and  concord  reign ; 
The  aged  and  the  infant  tongue 

Unite  in  one  harmonious  song. 

L.  M. 
f^  M6\     Prayer  on  the  Scarcity  of  Gospel  il/Zs- 
*''*^  sionaries.     Luke  x.  2. 

1  T  ORD,  when  we  cast  our  eyes  abroad, 
"*-'  And  see  on  heathen  altars  slain, 

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Poor  helpless  babes  for  sacrifice, 
To  purge  their  parents'  dismal  stain  ; 

3  We  can't  behold  such  horrid  deeds 
Without  a  groan  of  ardent  pray'r  ; 
And  while  each  heart  in  anguish  bleeds, 
We  cry,  Lord,  send  thy  gospel  there. 

3  For  them  we  pray,  for  them  we  wait, 
To  them  thy  great  salvation  show  ; 
Thy  harvest,  Lord,  is  truly  great, 
But  faithful  labourers  are  few. 

4  0  send  out  preachers,  gracious  Lord, 
Among  that  dark,  bewitder'd  race  ; 
Open  their  eyes,  and  bless  thy  word, 
And  call  them  by  thy  sov'reign  grace. 

5  Then  shall  they  shout  thy  honour'd  name, 
And  sound  thy  matchless  praise  abroad ; 
And  we  will  join  them  in  the  theme, 

Salvation  to  our  risen  God.  •  x, 

T        7\f  /  ■4tfXSL^t 

tP*0     Prayer  for  the  Success  of  jSIissions. 

1/^0,  friends  of  Jesus,  and  proclaim 
^-^  The  kind  Redeemer  you  have  found  ; 
And  speak  his  ever  precious  name,    ^ 
To  all  the  wond'ring  nations  round. 

2  Go,  tell  th'  unletter'd,  wretched  slave, 
Who  groans  beneath  a  tyrant's  rod, 
You  bring  a  pardon  bought  with  blood, 
The  blood  of  an  incarnate  God. 

3  Go,  tell  the  panting,  sable  chief 
On  Ethiopia's  scorching  sand. 
You  come  with  a  refreshing  stream. 
To  cheer  and  bless  his  thirsty  land. 

4  Go,  tell  the  distant  isles  afar, 
Of  Otaheite  and  Pelew, 
That  in  the  covenant  of  grace, 
Their  unknown  names  are  written  too. 

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5  Go  tell,  on  Iniliii's  golden  shores, 
Of  a  rich  treasure,  more  rcfin'd  ; 

And  tell  them,  though  they'll  scarce  believe, 
You  come,  the  friend  of  human  kind. 

6  Say,  the  religion  you  profess 
Is  all  benevolence  and  love  ; 
And  by  its  own  divine  effects 
Its  hcav'nly  origin  will  prove. 

544  c.  M. 

1  #^  O,  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim, 
^^  Ye  messengers  of  God  ; 

Go,  publish,  through  Immanuel's  name, 
Salvation  bought  with  blood. 

2  What  though  your  arduous  track  may  lie 

Through  regions  dark  as  death  ; 
What  though  your  faith  and  zeal  to  try, 
Perils  beset  your  path  : 

3  Yet,  with  determin'd  courage,  go, 

And.  arm'd  with  pow'r  divine. 
Your  God  will  needful  aid  bestow, 
And  on  your  labours  shine. 

4  He  who  has  call'd  you  to  the  war 

Will  recompense  your  pains ; 
Before  Messiah's  conqu'ring  car, 
Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains. 

5  Shrink  not  though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

But  plead  your  Master's  cause  ; 
Nor  doubt  that  e'en  your  mighty  foes 
Shall  bow  before  his  cross. 

545  p.  M.    7.7.7.7.      . 

1  (^0,  ye  messengers  of  God, 

^-^  Like  the  beams  of  morning  fly  ; 
Take  the  wonder-working  rod. 
Wave  the  banner-cross  on  high ! 

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2  Go  to  many  a  tropic  isle 

On  the  bosom  of  the  deep  ; 
Wlicrn  the  skies  for  ever  smile, 
And  the  blacks  for  ever  weep. 

3  Where  the  golden  gates  of  day 

Open  on  the  balmy  East, 
Wide  the  bleeding  cross  display, 
Spread  the  gospel's  richest  feast. 

4  \'isit  cv'ry  heathen  soil, 

Ev'ry  barren,  burning  strand, — 
Bid  each  dreary  region  smile. 
Lovely  as  the  promis'd  land. 

5  In  yon  wilds  of  stream  and  shade, 

Many  an  Indian  wigwam  trace  ; 
And  with  words  of  love  persuade 
Savages  to  sue  for  grace. 

6  Circumnavigate  the  Ball — 

Visit  ev'ry  soil  and  sea  ; 
Preach  the  cross  of  Christ  to  all ; 
Jesus'  love  is  full  and  free. 

^  *^        *  Missio?iancs.     Dan.  ii.  45. 

1  T^XERT  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  mantain, 
-^  Insulted,  everlasting  King  ! 

The  influence  of  thy  crown  increase, 
And  strangers  to  thy  footstool  bring. 

2  We  long  to  see  that  happy  time, 
That  dear,  expected,  blessed  day, 
When  counties*,  myriads  of  our  race 
The  second  Adam  shall  obey. 

3  The  prophecies  must  be  fulfiU'd, 
Though  earth  and  hell  should  dare  oppose  ; 
The  stone  cut  from  the  mountain's  side, 
Though  unobserv'd,  to  empire  grows. 

4  Soon  shall  the  blended  image  fall, 
Brass,  silver,  iron,  gold,  and  clay, 

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And  superstition's  filooniy  reign 
To  light  and  liberty  give  way. 

5  In  one  sweet  symphony  of  praise, 
Gentile  and  Jew  shall  then  unite  ; 
And  inhdilily,  ashani'd, 

Sink  in  th'  abyss  of  endless  night. 

6  Soon  Afric's  long  enslaved  sons 
Shall  join  with  Europe's  polish'd  race, 
'J'o  celebrate,  in  diff 'rent  tongues, 
The  glories  of  redeeming  grace. 

7  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Itnmaiuiers  kingdom  shall  extend; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  ev'ry  face, 

Shall  meet  a  brother,  and  a  friend. 


547  L.  IVL 

1  r^OMFORT.  ye  ministers  of  grace, 
w  Comfort  th(?  people  of  your  Lord; 
O  lift  ye  up  the  fallen  race. 

And  cheer  them  by  the  gospel  word. 

2  Go  into  every  nation,  go; 

Speak  to  their  trembling  hearts,  and  cry. 
Glad  tidings  unto  all  we  show  : 
Jerusalem,  thy  God  is  nigh. 

3  Hark  !  in  the  wilderness  a  cry, 

A  voice  that  loudly  calls,  prepare  ! 
Prepare  your  hearts,  for  God  is  nigh, 
And  means  to  make  his  entrance  there  ! 

4  The  Lord  your  God  shall  quickly  come ; 

Sinners,  repent,  the  call  obey  : 
Open  your  hearts  to  make  him  room, 
Ye  desert  souls  prepare  his  way. 

5  The  Lord  shall  clear  his  way  through  all : 

Whate'er  obstructs,  obstructs  in  vain ; 
The  vale  shall  rise,  the  mountain  fall. 
Crooked  be  straight,  and  rugged  plain. 

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548,  549  KINGDOM   AND 

6  The  glory  of  the  Lord  display'd 
JShall  all  mankind  togeiher  view. 
And  what  his  mouth  and  truth  hath  said 
His  own  ahiiighty  hand  shall  do. 

»*^  Spread  of  the  Gospel 

1  "D RIGHT  as  the  sun's  meridian  blaze, 
-'-'   \'ast  as  the  blessings  he  convnys, 
Wide  as  his  reign  irom  pole  to  pole, 
And  permanent  as  his  control. 

2  So,  Jesus,  let  thy  kingdom  come, 
Then  sin  and  hell's  terrific  gloom 
Shall,  at  his  brightness.  Hee  away, 
The  dawn  oi  an  eternal  day. 

3  "  Then  shall  the  heathen,  fiU'dwirh  awe. 
Learn  the  blest  know-ledge  of  thy  law: 
And  antichrist  on  ev'ry  shore. 

Fall  from  his  throne  to  rise  no  more." 

4  Then  shall  thy  lofy  praise  resound 

On  Afric's  shores — through  India's  ground  ; 
And  islands  of  the  southern  sea 
Shall  stretch  their  eager  arms  to  thee. 

5  Then  shall  the  Jew  and  Gentile  me6t 
In  pure  devotion  at  thy  feet : 

And  earth  shall  yield  thee,  as  thy  due, 
Her  fulness  and  her  glory  too. 

6  .0  that  from  Zion  now  might  shine 
This  heav'nly  light,  this  truth  divine  : 
Till  the  whole  universe  shall  be 

But  one  great  temple,  Lord,  to  thee, 

-  -Q  L.  M. 

*'*•'     Missionary  Exertions;  or,  Christ  pro- 
claimed  to  the  World.     Is.  Ixii.  10 — 12. 

1/^0  through  the  gates  ('tis  God  commands) 
^^  Workers  with  God,  the  charge  obey, 
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Remove  what  o'er  liis  work  withstands, 
Prepare,  prepare  his  people's  way. 

2  Lift  up  for  all  mankind  to  see 

The  standard  of  their  Saviour  God, 
And  point  them  to  the  sliameful  tree, 

The  eross  all  stain'd  with  hallow' d  blood. 

3  Sion,  thy  sufT'ring  Prince  behold, 

Thy  Saviour  and  Salvation  too, 
He  comes,  he  comes,  so  long-  foretold, 
Cloth'd  in  a  vest  of  bloody  hue. 

4  Himself  prepares  his  people's  hearts, 

Breaks  and  binds  up,  and  wounds  and  heals, 
A  mystic  death  and  life  imparts. 
Empties  the  full,  the  emptied  fills. 

5  He  fills  whom  first  he  hath  prepar'd. 

With  him  all  needful  grace  is  giv'n, 
Himself  is  here  their  great  reward, 
Their  future  and  their  present  heav'n. 

^s-^  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

00\J  Farewell  to  Missicmaries. 

1  /~^0,  ye  heralds  of  salvation, 

^-^  Go,  proclaim  'Redeeming  blood;' 
Publish  to  each  barb'rous  nation. 

Peace  and  pardon  from  our  God : 
Tell  the  heathen, 

None  but  Christ  can  do  them  good. 

2  While  the  gospel  trump  you're  sounding, 

May  the  Spirit  seal  the  word. 
And,  through  plenteous  grace  abounding, 
Heathen  bow  and  own  the  Lord ; 

Idols  leaving, 
God  alone  shall  be  ador'd. 

3  Distant  though  our  souls  are  blending, 

Still  our  hearts  are  warm  and  true  ; 
In  our  pray'rs  to  heav'n  ascending, 
Brethren — we'll  remember  you: 
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551  KINGDOM   AND 

Heav'n  presfrve  you, 
Safely  all  your  journey  through. 

4  When  your  mission  here  is  finish' d, 

And  your  work  on  earth  is  done, 

Ma^  your  souls,  by  grace  replenish'd, 

r  ind  acceptance  through  the  Son  ; 

Thence  admitted, 
Dwell  for  ever  near  his  throne. 

5  Loud  hosannas  now  resounding. 

Make  the  heav'nly  arches  ring  : 
Grace  to  sinful  men  abounding, 
Ransom'd  millions  sweetly  sing  ; 

While,  with  rapture. 
All  adore  their  heav'nly  King. 

eftFA  |]f/jg  ]\Iissionaries^  farewell. 

1  TZINDRED,  and  friends,  and  native  land, 
-•^  How  shall  we  say  farewell  ? 

How,  when  our  swelling  sails  expand, 
How  will  our  bosoms  swell ! 

2  Yes,  nature,  all  thy  soft  delights, 

And  tender  ties  we  know  ; 
But  love,  more  strong  than  deatli,  unites 
To  Him  that  bids  us  go.  ^ 

3  Thus,  when  our  ev'ry  passion  mov'd, 

The  gushing  tear-drop  starts  ; 

The  cause  of  Jesus  more  belov'd, 

Shall  glow  within  our  hearts. 

4  The  sighs  we  breathe  for  precious  souls, 

Where  He  is  yet  unknown. 
Might  waft  us  to  the  distant  poles. 
Or  to  the  burning  zone. 

5  With  the  warm  wish  our  bosoms  swell, 

Our  glowing  pow'rs  expand  ; 
Farewell — then  we  can  say, — Farewell, 
Our  friends,  our  native  land  ! 
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CHl'RCH   OF  CHRIST*.        55^,  559 

n%*2  ''^^  ^^'  ... 

*-'*-'^    Orilinailoii  and  diparlitre  of  JLssiofiarUe, 

1  "VTE  Messengers  of  Christ, 
^    His  eov' reign  voice  obey  : 
Arise  !  and  follow  wli^ro  he  leads, 

And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master,  whom  you  serve, 

Will  needful  strength  bestow  j 
Depending  on  his  promised  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose  ; 
The  caiise  is  God's  and  nlust  prevail, 
In  spiic  of  all  his  toes. 

4  Go,  spread  a  ."^aVioUr's  faliic  ; 

And  tell  his  matchless  grace 

To  the  most  guilty  and  deprav'd 

Of  Adam's  muu'rous  raccc 

6  We  wish  you,  in  his  name, 
The  most  divine  success  ; 
Assur'd  that  he  wiio  sends  you  forth 
Will  your  endeavours  bless. 

553  Pray  erf  or 'Israel 

1  pATHER  of  faithful  Abra'm,  hear 
■*■     Our  earnest  suit  for  Abra'm' s  seedj 
Justly  they  claim  the  softest  pray'r 

From  those  adopted  in  their  stead. 

2  Outcast  from  thee,  and  ecatter'd  wide 

Through  ev'ry  nation  under  heav'n, 
Rejecting  whom  they  crucified, 
IJnsav'^d,  unpity'd,  unforgiv'n, 

3  But  hast  thou  finally  fof,?ook. 

For  ever  cast  thy  own  away  ? 
No — thou  wilt  hid  them  turn  and  look 

On  him  they  pierc'd,  and  mourn  and  pray* 

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554,  555  KINGDOM   AND 

4  Come  then,  tliou  great  Deliv'rer,  come, 
'i'he  veil  Irciu  Jacob's  heart  remove  ; 
Receive  thy  ancient  people  home, 
That  they  nuiy  sing  redeeniing  love. 

'ill  ^-  ^^- 

tJ*J  A  Plcad'nig  for  the  Conversion  of  the  Jtncs. 

1  CHEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  didst  lead 
^  'i'hy  chosen  flock  the  desert  through, 
And  from  between  the  cherubim 

'J  hy  mercy  and  thy  favour  show. 

2  And  though  their  sins  provoked  thee  oft, 

I'o  give  thorn  to  their  foes  a  prey. 
Yet  didst  thou,  for  thy  mercy's  sake 
As  olten  turn  thy  wrath  away. 

3  But,  ah  I  they  fiU'd  the  measure  up 

Of  all  their  aggravated  guilt, 
^Vhen  on  the  liill  of  Calvary 

The  blood  of  thine  own  Son  they  spilt. 

4  And  now  for  ages  they  have  been 

Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight, 

Wand'ring  through  all  the  earth,  as  those 

In  whom  thou  hast  no  more  dehght. 

5  Yet  is  thy  word  of  promise  sure, 

That  they  shall  be  again  restor'd> 
And  with  the  gentile  church  unite 
To  worship  and  to  serve  the  Lord. 

6  Our  faith  in  expectation  waits. 

To  see  that  glorious  morning  rise, 
O  bid  the  shadows  flee  away. 
And  satisfy  our  longing  eyes. 

2.    PASTORAL. 

-^^  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7.  '«* 

kJtffJ  J7qj.  meelings  of  theological  students  or  of 
viinisters. 

1  "DAND  of  brethren,  who  are  given 
•*-'  To  the  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
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CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.  556 

Call'd  to  preach  rlio  reign  of  heaven, 
And  the  gospel  jubilee  ; 
Jesus  asks  us ; 
"  Simon  Peter,  lov'st  thou  me  ?" 

2  Lord,  thou  knowest  that  we  love  thee  ; 

Oh  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  : 
Let  our  notes  of  praise  now  move  thee 

Down  upon  our  souls  to  pour 
Thy  good  Spirit, 
Then  we  ail  shall  love  thee  more. 

3  When  the  sacred  page  we  ponder, 

Shine  upon  it  from  above, 
When  we  gaze  with  deepest  wonder 

On  the  Weeding  Saviour's  love, 
Holy  Spirit, 
Then  our  warm  uffections  move. 

4  Teach  us  all  our  high  vocation, 

Fill  us  with  the  love  of  souls, 
Spread  abroad  thy  great  salvation 

PVoni  the  centre  to  the  poles, 
Till  the  Saviour 
Sees  the  travail  of  his  soul. 

5  Grant  us  heav'nly  strength  and  blessing, 

To  be  faithful  to  the  end, 
.    Let  not  one  thy  love  possessing 
Join  at  last  t'h'  Iscariot  band  ! 
O  the  traitor  ! 
Save  us,  Jesus,  from  his  end  ! 

6  Sooner  may  the  rocks  and  mountains 

Fall  upon  us  from  on  high. 
And  our  life  blood's  deepest  fountains 

Li  our  inmost  souls  go  dry. 
Than  betray  him 
Who  to  save  us  left  the  sky. 

556  i-M 

1    TESUS,  thy  wand'ring  sheep  behold  ? 
•^    See,  Lord,  with  yearning  bov/els,  see, 

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557  KINGDOM   AND 

Poor  souls  that  cannot  find  the  fold, 
Till  sought  and  gaihei'd  in  by  thee. 

3  Lost  are  they  now,  and  scntter'd  wide, 
In  pain,  and  weariness,  and  want : 
AVith  no  kind  Shepherd  near,  to  guide 
The  sick,  and  spiritless,  and  faint. 

3  Thou,  only  thou,  the  kind  and  good, 

And  sheep-rcdeeniing  .Shcpiierd  art ; 
Collect  thy  flock,  and  give  them  food 
And  pastors  after  thine  own  heart. 

4  Give  the  pure  word  of  gen'ral  jiraee. 

And  gi(.at  shall  he  the  preacher's  crowd; 
Preachers,  who  all  the  sinlul  race 
Point  to  the  all-atoning  blood. 

5  In  every  messenger  reveal 

The  grace  they  preach  divinely  free  ; 
That  each  may  by  tliv  Spirit  tell, 
"  He  died  for  all,  who  died  for  me." 

6  A  double  portion  from  above. 

Of  tliine  all-qiiick'ning  grace  impart : 
Shed  forth  thy  universal  love. 
In  every  faithful  Pastor's  heart. 

*JU  4       Ministerial  Love.     Job  xxix.  2 — 4. 

1  r\  THAT  I  were  as  heretofore  ; 

^  When  first  sent  forth  in  Jesus'  name, 
I  rush'd  through  every  open  door. 

And  cried  to  all,  "  behold  the  Lamb  1" 

2  The  God  v/ho  kills  and  makes  alive 

To  me  the  quick' ning  power  impart ; 
Thy  grace  restore,  thy  work  revive, 
Retouch  my  lips,  renew  my  heart. 

3  I  would  the  precious  time  redeem. 

And  longer  live  for  this  alone, 
To  spend,  and  to  be  spent  for  them 
Who  have  not  yet  my  Saviour  known. 
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4  My  talents,  gifts,  and  graces,  Lord, 

into  thy  ble?scd  hands  receive  ; 
And  let  me  hve  to  preach  thy  word, 
And  let  me  lor  thy  glory  Uve. 

5  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  my  heart 

With  boundless  charity  divine  ; 
So  shall  I  all  my  strength  exert, 
And  love  them  with  a  zeal  like  thine. 

^■^o  P.  M.    6.6.6.6.8.8. 

'JO^     Minister's  Complaint.     Gal.  iv.  16. 

1  TVTHAT  contradictions  meet, 

'  *     In  ministers'  employ  ! 
It  is  a  bitter  sweets— 

A  sorrow  full  of  joy  ; 
No  other  post  affords  a  place 
For  equal  honour  or  disgrace  ! 

2  Who  can  describe  the  pain 

Which  faithful  preachers  feel, 
Constrain'd  to  preach  in  vain, 

To  hearts  as  hard  as  steel  ? 
Or  who  can  tell  the  pleasures  felt, 
When  stubborn  hearts  begin  to  melt ! 

3  The  Saviour's  dying  love, 

The  soul's  amazing  worth, 
Their  utmost  efforts  move, 

And  draw  their  bowels  forth  : 
They  pray  and  strive — their  rest  departs, 
Till  Christ  be  form'd  in  sinners'  hearts. 

4  If  some  small  hope  appear, 

They  still  are  not  content ; 
But  with  a  jealous  fear, 

They  watch  for  the  event : 
Too  oft  they  find  their  hopes  deceiv'd  ; 
Then  how  their  inmost  souls  are  griev'd! 

5  But  when  their  pains  succeed, 

And  from  the  tender  blade 

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559,  560  KINGDOM   AXD 

The  rip'ning  cars  proceed, 
'riieir  toils  arc  overpaid  : 
No  harvest-joy  can  equal  theirs, 
I'o  find  the  Iruit  of  all  tiieir  cares. 

rr/-Q  P-  M.     8.8.G.S.8.6. 

^*^^  The  Minister's  Prayer. 

1  OHEPHERD  of  souls,  if  thou  indeed 
^  Hast  rais'd  nie  up  thy  flock  to  feed, 

(Thy  meanest  servant  me,) 
O  rnay  I  all  thy  burdens  share, 
And  gently  in  my  bosom  bear. 

The  Iambs  redeem'd  by  thee. 

2  Thy  Spirit  send  me  from  above, 
Spirit  of  meek,  long-suffering  love, 

Of  all-sufTieient  grace  ; 
Endue  me  with  thy  constant  mind, 
So  good,  so  obstinately  kind 

To  our  rebellious  race. 

3  A  faithful  steward  of  my  Lord, 
Give  me  to  minister  thy  word. 

And  in  thy  steps  to  tread  ; 
By  every  sore  teiiiptation  tried, 
By  sufll'rings  fully  qualified 

Thy  ailing  flock  to  lead.  "■ 

560  L.  M. 

1  TTIGH  on  his  everlasting  throne 

-'--^  The  King  of  saints  his  work  surveys, 
Marks  the  dear  souls  he  calls  his  own, 
And  smiles  on  the  peculiar  race. 

2  See  where  the  servants  of  the  Lord, 

A  busy  multitude,  appear  ; 
For  .Tesus  day  and  night  employ'd. 
His  heritage  they  toil  to  clear. 

3  The  love  of  Christ  their  hearts  constrains, 

And  strengthens  their  unwearied  hands; 
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CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.        561,  562 

Tlipy  spend  their  sweat,  and  blood,  and  pains, 
To  cultivate  Emmanuers  land. 

4  Jesus  their  toil  delighted  sees, 

Their  industry  vouchsafes  to  crown; 
He  kindly  irives  the  wish'd  increase, 
And  sends  the  promis'd  blessing  down. 

5  O  multiply  thy  sowers'  seed, 

And  Iruit  they  every  hour  shall  bear. 
Throughout  the  world  thy  gospel  spread, 
Thine  everlasting  truth  declare  ! 

561  L.  M. 

1  "r\RAW  near,  O  Son  of  God,  draw  near, 
■*-^  Us  with  thy  flaming  eye  behold  ; 
Still  in  thy  church  vouchsafe  t'  appear, 

And  let  our  candlestick  be  gold. 

2  Still  hold  the  stars  in  thy  ricrht  hand, 

And  let  them  in  thy  lustre  slow, 
The  lights  of  a  benighted  land, 
The  angels  of  thy  church  below. 

3  Make  good  their  apostolic  boast, 

Their  high  commission  let  them  prove, 
Be  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
And  fill'd  with  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

4  Their  hearts  from  things  of  earth  remove, 

Sprinkle  them.  Lord,  from  sin  and  fear  ; 
Fix  their  affections  all  above, 
And  lay  up  all  their  treasures  there. 

5  Give  them  an  ear  to  hear  thy  word ; 

Thou  speakest  to  the  churches  now : 
And  let  all  tongues  confess  their  Lord, 
Let  every  knee  to  Jesus  bow. 

O VF^  Wherefore,  take  unto  you  the  tvJiole  armour 

of  God.     Eph.  vi.  13. 
1  T7QUIP  me  for  the  war, 
■^  And  teach  my  hands  to  fight  ; 

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563  KINGDOM   AND 

My  simple,  upright  heart  prepare, 
And  guide  my  words  aright. 

2  Control  my  ev'ry  thought ; 

My  whole  of  sin  remove  ; 
Let  all  my  works  in  thee  be  wrought, 
Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 

3  0  arm  me  with  the  mind, 

Meek  Lamb,  that  was  in  thee! 
And  let  my  knowing  zealbejoin'd 
With  perfect  charity. 

4  With  calm  and  temper'd  zeal, 

Let  me  enforce  thy  call  ; 
And  vindicate  thy  gracious  will, 
Which  offers  life  to  all. 

5  0  may  I  love  like  thee  ! 

Tn  all  thy  footsteps  tread  ; 
Thou  hatest  all  iniquity. 
But  nothing  thou  hast  made. 

6  0  may  I  learn  the  art, 

With  meekness  to  reprove  ! 
And  hate  the  sin  with  all  my  heart, 
But  still  the  sinner  love. 


563      rpj^g  Pastor' <t  7nis?i  for  his  People. 
Phil.iv;i. 

1  IVTY  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd, 
ItJ.  Whose  welfare  fills  my  daily  care, 
My  present  joy.  my  future  crown, 
The  word  of  exhortation  hear. 

2  Stand  fast  upon  the  solid  rock 

Of  the  Redeemer's  righteousness  : 
Adorn  the  go.«ppl  with  your  hves, 
And  practice  what  your  lips  profess. 

3  With  pleasure  meditate  the  hour. 
When  he,  descending  from  the  skies, 

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CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  564 

Shall  bid  your  bodies,  mean  and  vile, 
In  his  all-glorious  image  rise. 

4  Glory  in  his  dear,  honour'd  name, 
To  him  inviolably  cleave  ; 

Your  all  he  purchas'd  by  his  blood, 
Nor  let  him  less  than  all  receive. 

5  Such  is  your  pastor's  faithful  charge, 
Whose  soul  desires  not  yours,  but  you; 
O  may  he,  at  the  Lord's  right  hand, 
Himself  and  all  his  people  view  ! 

•■'"*        3Iinister's  Farewell  Charge. 
Acts  XX.  26,  27. 

1  TITHEN  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends, 

'  *    It  was  a  weeping  day  : 
But  Jesus  made  them  all  amends, 
And  wiped  their  tears  away. 

2  In  heav'n  they  meet  again  with  joy, 

Secure  no  more  to  part ; 
Where  praises  ev'ry  tongue  employ, 
And  pleasure  fills  each  heart. 

3  Thus  all  the  preachers  of  his  grace 

Their  children  soon  shall  meet ; 
Together  see  their  Saviour's  face. 
And  worship  at  his  feet. 

4  But  they  who  heard  the  word  in  vain. 

Though  oft  and  plainly  warn'd, 
Will  tremble  when  they  meet  again 
The  ministers  they  scorn' d. 

5  On  your  own  heads  your  blood  will  fall, 

If  any  perish  here  ; 
The  preachers  who  have  told  ydu  all, 
Shall  stand  approv'd  and  clear. 

6  Yet,  Lord,  to  save  themselves  alone. 

Is  not  their  utmost  view  ; 
O  hear  their  pray'r,  thy  message  own, 
And  save  their  hearers  loo. 

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*-*"*-*     At  the  ordination  or  settlement  of  a 


565y  566  KINGDOM   AND 

ORDINATION  AND  LICENSURE. 

L.  M. 

tion  or 
minister. 

1  nPHUS  spake  the  Saviour,  when  he  sent 
-*-    His  ministers  to  preach  his  word  ; 
They  through  the  world  obedient  went, 

And  spread  the  gospel  of  their  Lord. 

2  "  Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name  ; 

Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive  ; 
The  gospel  jubilee  proclaim, 
And  call  them  to  repent  and  live. 

3  "  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  Hes  ; 
Bind  up  the  broken,  bleeding  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tear  from  weeping  eyes. 

4  "  Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go, 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove ; 
And  let  your  heav'n-taught  conduct  show, 
That  you're  commission'd  from  above. 

5  "  Freely  from  me  ye  have  receiv'd ; 

Freely  in  love  to  others  give  ; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believ'd'^ 
And  by  your  labour  sinners  hve." 

6  Happy  those  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Who  thus  their  Master's  will  obey  ! 
How  rich,  how  full  is  their  reward,  , 

Reserv'd  until  the  final  day  !  * 

t>Oi>    ji/^g  Institution  of  a  Gospel  3Iinistrif  from 
Christ.  Eph.  iv.  8,  11,  12. 

1  "pATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 
-*-     Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vows  ; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 
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CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  5&7 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  lieav'n  he  roso 
In  splendid  triuinpli  o'er  his  foes, 
Scaftcr'd  his  tjifis  on  men  bchiw, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprung  th'  Apostles'  honour'd  name, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame  ; 

In  lowHer  form  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ  their  graces  live  ; 
While  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  nm 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus  our  Lord  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow  ; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

^/»7  C.  M. 

t>0  4       Watclioig  for  Souls  m  the  View  of  the 
great  AccouiU.     Heb.  xiii.  17. 

1  T  ET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 
^  And  take  th'  alarm  they  give  ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 

iTheir  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tjs  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  fill'd  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  ; 
For  souls  which  must  for  ever  live 
In  raptm-es,  or  in  wo. 

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568,  569  KINGDOM   AND 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Til'  account  to  render  there  : 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  how  shall  we  appear  ? 

5  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach. 

Their  own  Redeemer  see  ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  lor  thee. 

tf\y<D  Succession  of  ministers. 

1  nREAT  Lord  of  Ansels  !  we  adore 


G 


And,  'midst  ten  thousand  sons  of  light 
Stoops  to  regard  what  mortals  do  ! 

2  Amidst  the  wastes  of  time  and  death, 

Successive  pastors  thou  dost  raise, 

Thy  kinsdom  and  thy  truth  to  spread, 

And  form  a  people  for  thy  praise. 

3  At  length,  dismiss'd  from  feeble  clay, 

Thy  servants  join  th'  angelic  band,  ■ 
Wiih  them  through  distant  worlds  they  fly. 
With  them  before  thy  presence  stand. 

4  0  blest  employment  !  glorious  hope  ! 

Sweet  lenitive  of  grief  and  care  ! 
When  shall  we  reach  those  radiant  courts 
And  all  their  joys  and  honours  share  ? 

5  Yet  while  these  labours  we  pursue. 

Though  distant  from  thy  heav'nly  throne, 
Give  us  a  zeal  and  love  like  theirs, 
And  half  their  heav'n  shall  here  be  known. 

OOlf  Prayer  for  Jlinistcrs. 

1  TDATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
^    Attentive  to  our  earnest  pray'r  ; 
We  plead  for  those  w'ho  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be  ! 
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CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  570 

/{  Flow  groat  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge  ! 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  ciihirge  ; 
Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain, 
We  share  tlie  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine : 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  leveal. 
Suppress  their  tear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed  ; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  tlock  to  feed  ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore. 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  pow'r. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains  ; 

Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

3.    CONGREGATIO^'AL. — SEEKING  A  MINISTER. 

^  '  ^  A  church  seekifig  Direct  ions  from  God  in 
the  choice  of  a  Pastor.     Ezra  viii.  2L 

1  CHEPHERD  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear, 
^  Thy  servants'  groans  indulgent  hear  ; 
Pcrplex'd,  distress' d,  to  thee  we  cry. 
And  seek  the  guidance  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  comprehensive  view  surveys 

Our  wand'ring  paths,  our  trackless  ways  ; 
Send  forth,  0  Lord,  thy  truth  and  light, 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

3  With  longing  eyes,  behold,  we  wait, 
In  suppliant  crowds  at  mercy's  gate: 
Our  drooping  hearts,  0  God,  sustain  : 
Shall  Israel  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

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571,  572  KINGDOM   AND 

4  O  Lord,  in  ways  of  peace  return, 
Nor  let  thy  ftock  neglected  mourn ; 
May  our  blest  eyes  a  shepherd  see, 
Dear  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  thee. 

5  Fed  by  his  care,  our  tongues  shall  raise 
A  cheerful  tribute  to  thy  praise  ; 

Our  children  learn  the  grateful  song, 
And  theirs  the  cheerful  notes  prolong. 


HAVING  OBTAKNED  A  MINISTER. 

Kiyi  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

*'"-*•         At  Ihe  Coining  of  a  ISHnisler. 

1  Vl/^ELCOME,  welcome,  blessed  servant, 

*'     Messenger  of  Jesus' grace 
O  how  beautiful  the  feet  of 
Him  that  brings  good  news  of  peace  ! 

Welcome  herald. 
Priest  of  God,  thy  people's  joy. 

2  Saviour,  bless  his  message  to  us, 

Give  us  hearts  to  hear  thy  word 
Speaking  pardon,  dearly  purchas'd 
By  the  suff' rings  of  our  Lord ; 

0  reveal  it,  ^ 

To  our  poor  and  helpless  souls. 

3  Give  reward  of  grace  and  glory 

To  thy  faithful  labourer  dear, 

Let  the  incense  of  our  hearts  be 

Ofibr'd  up  in  faith  and  pray'r. 

Bless,  O  bless  him, 
Now,  henceforth,  for  evermore  I 

^170  L.  M. 

"  •  ^     At  the  Settlement  of  a  3Ihiister. 

1  ^HEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep, 
^   With  constant  care,  thy  humble  sheep  ; 
By  thee  inferior  pastors  rise 
To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes. 
390 


CHURCH    OF    CHRIST.  573 

3  To  all  thy  churclica  such  impart, 
ModeU'd  by  tliy  own  grafious  heart, 
Wliose  courage,  watchfuhicss,  and  love, 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active  tender  care, 
Healtht"ul  may  all  thy  sheep  appear; 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led, 
The  way  to  Zion's  pasture  tread  ! 

4  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows. 
And  scatter'd  blessings  on  thy  house  ; 
Thy  saints  are  succour' d,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke, 
And  bless  the  shepherd  and  the  flock  ; 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  own  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 

'%'7'i  CM. 

t?  €  t»  Praise  to  God  for  a  Gospel  Minister  after 
the  decease  of  another. 

1  'yO  thy  great  name,  O  Prince  of  peace, 
-*-    Our  grateful  songs  we  raise  : 
Accept,  thou  Sun  of  righteousness, 

The  tribute  of  our  praise. 

2  In  widow'd  state  these  walls  no  more 

Their  mourning  weeds  shall  wear  ; 
Thy  messenger  shall  joy  restore, 
And  ev'ry  loss  repair. 

3  Thy  providence  our  souls  admire, 

With  joy  its  windings  trace  ; 

And  shout,  in  one  united  choir, 

The  triumphs  of  thy  grace. 

4  Our  happy  union,  Lord,  maintain. 

Here  let  thy  presence  dwell ; 
And  thousands,  loos'd  from  Satan's  chain, 
Raise  from  the  brink  of  hell. 
26  R  2  391 


574,  575  KINGDOM   AND 

5  Distressed  churches  pity,  Lord, 

Their  dismal  breaches  close, 

Their  sons  unite  in  sweet  accord, 

And  troubled  minds  compose. 

6  In  all  be  purity  niaintain'd, 

Peace  like  a  river  flow  ; 
And  pious  zeal,  and  love  unfeign'd, 
In  ev'ry  bosom  glow. 

-57.1  L.  M. 

People'' s  prayer  for  their  Minister. 

1  TXTITH  heav'nly  pow'r,  O  Lord,  defend 

''_       Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend 
His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace  ; 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace  : 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send, 
O  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end  : 
Nor  let  him.  as  thy  pilsrim,  rove 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  his  heart  ; 
In  him  thy  mighty  pow'r  exert  ;       ^ 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  jirace. 


SICKNESS  OF  THEIR  MINISTER. 

•^  •  *^   On  the  dangerous  Illness  of  a  Minister. 

1  r\  THOU,  before  whose  gracious  throne 
^^  We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down. 
Thou  know'st  the  anxious  cares  we  feel, 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell. 

2  Avert  thy  swift  descending;  stroke, 
Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock, 

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CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  ^6 

Le3t  o'er  the  barren  waste  wc  stray, 
'J'o  prowling  wolves  an  easy  prey, 

3  Restore  him  sinking  to  the  grave, 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  nrake  haste  to  save  ; 
Back  to  our  liopc  and  wishes  fjive, 

And  bid  our  triend  and  lather  Uve. 

4  Yet,  if  our  supplications  fail, 

And  pray'rs  and  tears  can  naught  prevail, 
Condomn'd  on  this  dark  desert  coast 
To  mourn  our  much-lov'd  leader  lost ; 

5  Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  his  stay, 
Support  him  through  the  gloomy  way  ; 
Comfort  his  soul,  surround  his  bed, 
And  guide  him  through  the  dreary  shade. 

6  Around  him  may  thy  angels  wait, 
Deck'd  with  their  robes  of  heav'nly  state, 
To  teach  his  happy  soul  to  rise. 

And  waft  him  to  his  native  skies. 


THE  MINISTER  GOING  ON  A  JOURNEY. 

*'  •  ^  Minister  going  a  Journey. 

1  CINCE  we  are  call'd  to  part 
^  From  our  beloved  friend. 

We  take  our  leave  as  one  in  heart. 
And  him  to  God  commend. 

2  Go  with  thy  servant.  Lord, 

His  ev'ry  step  attend  ; 
All  needful  help  to  him  aflTord, 
And  bless  him  to  the  end. 

3  Preser\'e  him  from  all  wrong, 

Stand  thou  at  his  right  hand  ; 
To  keep  him  from  the  sland'rous  tongue, 
And  persecuting  band. 

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^n  KINGDOM   AND 

4  May  he  proclaim  aloud 

The  wondrrs  of  thy  grace  ; 
And  do  thou  to  the  list'ning  crowd 
His  faithful  labours  bless. 

5  Shine  on  his  works  below, 

With  ever  gracious  beams; 
Till  thou  in  heav'n  his  crown  bestow 
Adorn' d  with  brighter  gems. 

6  We  for  his  journey  pray, 

Nor  may  our  prayers  cease. 
That  God  would  bless  him  in  his  way 
And  bring  him  back  in  peace. 

7  Farewell,  dear  pastor,  go — 

We  part  with  thee  in  love  ; 
And  if  we  meet  no  more  below, 
O  may  we  meet  above. 

DEATH  OF  THEIR  MINISTER. 
f^^  ■mf  U .    iV  I . 

*^  «  ■        Funeral  ofafuifhful  Minister. 

1  17-^'^^  from  affliction,  toil,  and  care, 
-*-    The  happy  soul  is  fled  ; 

The  breathless  clay  shall  slumber  here, 
Among  the  silent  dead.  '^ 

2  The  gospel  was  his  joy  and  song, 

E'en  to  his  latest  breath; 
The  truth  he  had  proclaim'd  so  long 
Was  his  support  in  death. 

3  Now  he  resides  where  Jesus  is, 

Above  this  dusky  sphere  ; 
His  soul  was  ripen'd  for  that  bliss, 
While  yet  he  sojourn'd  here. 

4  The  Churches'  loss  we  all  deplore, 

And  shed  the  falling  tear; 
Snice  we  shall  see  his  face  no  more, 
Till  Jesus  shall  appear. 
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CHURCH  OF  CHRIST.      578,  579 

5  But  we  are  hasting  to  the  tomb  ; 
Oh,  may  we  ready  stand  ; 
Then,  dearest  Lord,  receive  us  home, 
To  dwell  at  tliy  right  hand. 

«i7e  C.  M. 

M  4  C?     ]?fff,  d  i^acanf  coiic[ref:ation  on  the  death 
of  its  minister. 

1  TVTOW  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive, 
-'-^    And  let  our  tears  be  dry  : 

Why  should  those  eyes  be  drown'd  in  grief, 
Which  view  a  Saviour  nigh  ? 

2  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged  and  the  young ; 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  clos'd, 
And  mute  th'  instructive  tongue : 

S  Th'  Eternal  Shepherd  still  surviveB, 
New  comfort  to  impart ; 
His  hand  still  guides  us,  and  his  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

4  The  pow'rs  of  nature,  Lord!  are  thine, 

And  thine  the  aids  of  grace  ; 
Thine  arm  has  borne  thy  churches  up, 
Through  ev'ry  rising  race. 

5  Exert  thy  sacred  influence  here  ; 

Thy  mourning  servants  bless  ; 
0  change  to  strains  of  cheerful  praise 
Their  accents  of  distress. 


STATE  OF  DECLINE. 

L.  M. 
f^^t\      ^^^  ^  Church  in  a  low  Condition, 
^*^  Psalm  li.  18. 

1  r\  GOD  of  Zion  !  from  thy  throne, 
^     Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down  ; 
Thy  church  now  humbly  makes  her  pray'r — 
Thy  church,  the  object  of  thy  care. 

395 


580  KIN-GBOM   AM) 

2  We  arc  a  huildins^  thou  hast  rais'd, 

TIi/W  kind  thy  hniid,  that  hand  be  prais'd  ! 

Yet  ;i!l  to  iittfT  ntin  fall?, 

If  thou  (brsakc  our  toit'ring  walls. 

3  Wc  call  to  miifd  the  happier  days 

Of  life  and  love,  of  pray'r  and  prai.se,— 

When  holy  Fervires  gave  birth 

To  joys  resembling  hcav'n  on  earth. 

4  But  now  the  ways  of  2ion  mourn, 
Her  ^ates  ncjrleetcd  and  forlorn  : 
Our  life  and  liveliness  are  fled, 
And  many  number'd  with  the  dead. 

5  We  need  def-^nce  from  all  our  foes, 
We  need  relief  from  all  our  woes ; 
Tf  earth  and  hell  should  yet  assail,— - 
Let  neither  earth  nor  hell  prevail. 

6  Near  to  each  other  and  to  thee, 
Lord,  bring  us  oil  in  unity  ; 

Oh  pom-  thy  Spirit  froin  an  high. 
And  all  our  num'rotis  wants  supply* 

7  Oh  show  that  in  our  low  estate, 
No  blessing  for  us  is  too  great  ; 

We  plead  thy  Son,  we  plead  thy  word, 
O  Founder,  "Patron,  bounteous "LorM  ! 

'ten  P.  M.^  8.7.8.7,4.7. 

OovP  Prayer  for  a  Retival. 

1  QAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation. 
^  Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ! 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 

Unless  thou  return  cgain  : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee  ! 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance. 

Shine  upon  Us  from  on  high. 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 

Every  plant  should  droop  and  die  :  Lord,  &C. 
396 


ciiuucii  OF  CHRIST.  581 

3  Surely,  once  thy  garden  flourished, 

Ev'ry  part  look  d  gay  and  green  : 
Then  thy  word  our  ppirits  nourish'd, 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen  !         Lord,  &c. 

4  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  j'ad  decline  we  see  ; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 

Help  can  only  come  from  thee  :       Lord,  &c. 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 

Fill'd  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth  ? 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars. 
Bright  examples  to  our  youth  !        Lord,  &c. 

6  Some  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

Wc  shall  meet  no  more  below ; 
Some,  alas  !  we  fear  are  blighted. 
Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show  :      Lord.  &c. 

T  Younger  nlants—the  sight  how  pleasant ! — 
Cover'd  thick  with  blossoms  stood  ; 
But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present. 
Frosts  have  nipp'd  them  in  the  bud:  Lord,  &c. 

8  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither. 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again  ! 
Oh  !  permit  them  not  to  wither, 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain.  Lord,  &C. 

9  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent ; 

Make  us  prevalent  in  pray'rs  ; 
Let  each  one,  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares:  Lord,  &c. 

10  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh  : 

Lord,  revive  us. 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee  ! 

^«1  ^'  ^' 

^~  *■    Wheat  and  tares.     Matt.  xiii.  37—42. 

1  'THOUGH  in  the  earthly  church  below 
-*-   The  wheat  and  tares  together  grow, 

397 


0o2  KINGDOM   AND 

Jesus  crc  long  will  weed  the  crop, 
And  pluck  the  lares  in  anyer  up. 

2  Will  it  relieve  their  horrors  there, 
To  recollect  their  stations  here  ? 

How  much  they  heard,  how  much  they  knew, 
How  long  among  the  wheat  they  grew  ? 

3  Oh  !  this  will  afrgravate  their  case  ! 
They  perish  under  means  of  grace  : 
To  them  the  word  of  life  and  faith 
Became  an  instrument  of  death. 

4  "We  seem  alike  when  thus  we  meet, — 
Strangers  might  think  we  all  were  wheat ; 
But  to  the  Lord's  all-searching  eyes. 
Each  heart  appears  without  disguise, 

5  But  though  they  grow  so  tall  and  strong, 
His  plan  -will  not  require  them  long  ; 

In  harvest  when  he  saves  his  own, 
The  tares  shall  into  hell  be  thrown. 

^•^^   God  entreated  for  Zion.     Is.  Ixii.  6,7. 

For  a  Day  of  Public  Iliiiniliatinn,  or  a  Hay  of  Prayer 
for  Ihe  Revival  of  Religion. 

1  INDULGENT  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 
-'-And  wilt  thou  bow  thy  gracious  ear  ? 
While  feeble  mortals  raise  their  cries. 
Wilt  thou,  the  great  Jehovah,  hear  ? 

2  How  shall  thy  servants  give  thee  rest, 
Till  Zion's  mould'ring  walls  thou  raise  ? 
Till  thine  own  power  shall  stand  confess'd, 
And  make  Jerusalem  a  praise  ? 

3  Look  down,  O  God,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  view  the  desolation  round  ; 

See  what  wide  realms  in  darkness  lie, 
And  hurl  their  idols  to  the  ground. 
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CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  58S 

4  Lord,  let  the  gospel-trumpet  blow, 
And  call  the  nations  from  afar, 

Let  all  the  isles  their  Saviour  know. 
And  earth's  remotest  ends  draw  near. 

5  Let  Babylon's  nroud  altars  shake, 
And  li<rht  invade  her  darkest  gloom  ; 
The  yoke  of  iron  bondage  break, 
The  yoke  of  Satan  and  of  Rome. 

6  On  all  our  souls  let  graee  descend. 
Like  heav'nly  dew  in  copious  showers, 
That  we  may  call  our  God  our  friend, 
That  we  may  hail  salvation  ours. 

7  Then  shall  each  age  and  rank  agree, 
United  shouts  of  joy  to  raise  : 

And  Zion  made  a  praise  by  thee, 
To  thee  shall  render  back  the  praise  : 

IX  A  STATE  OF  REVIVAL. 

Kc.»  C.  M. 

«^^**  Luke  XV.  10. 

1  r^H.  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 
^-^  When  but  one  sinner  turns, 
And  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 

His  sins  and  errors  mourns  ! 

2  Pleas'd  with  the  news,  the  saints  below, 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ  ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidinss  go, 
And  heav'n  is  fill'd  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleas'd  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan  ; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 
And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire  : 
"  The  sinner  lost  is  found,"  they  sing. 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

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584,  585  KiXGDOM  and 

584  C.  M. 

1  (^'ONVlNC'D  of  sin,  men  now  begui 
^^  To  call  upon  the  Lord, 
Tremljling  they  pray,  and  rrjourn  the  day 

In  which  they  scorn' d  his  word. 

2  Young  converts  sing,  and  praise  their  King, 

And  bless  God*s  holy  name  ; 
While  older  saints  leave  their  complaints, 
And  joy  to  join  the  theme. 

3  God's  chariot  rolls,  and  frights  the  souls 

Of  those  who  hate  the  truth  : 
And  saints  in  pray'r  cry,  "  Lord  draw  near, 
Have  inercy  on  the  youth  : — 

4  "  From  this  glad  hour  exert  thy  pow'r, 

And  melt  each  stubborn  heart ; 
In  those  that  bleed,  let  love  succeed, 
And  holy  joys  impart." 

5  Come,  sinners,  all.  hear  now  God's  call, 

And  pray  with  one  accord  : 
Saints,  raise  your  .songs,  with  joyful  tongues, 
To  hall  th'  approaching  Lord. 

^Q-.  P.  M.     8.7.6.7.4.7. 

*^**>  Isa.  Hi.  7. 

1  r\N  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 
"-^  Lo,  the  sacred  herald  stands  ; 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 

Zion  Ions:  in  hostile  lands  : 

Mourninc  captive, 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  nijiht  been  long  and  mournful. 

All  thy  friends  unfaithful  prov'd  ? 

Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 

By  thy  siiihs  and  tears  unmov'd  ? 

Cease  thy  mourning, 
Zion  siill  is  well  belov'd. 
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CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  586 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee  ! 

He  himself  app'.ars  thy  friend  : 
All  thy  foes  shall  Hoe  before  thee. 

Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end. 
(ireat  deliv'rance 
Zion's  King  voufhsafes  to  send. 

4  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee, 

All  thy  warfare  now  is  past, 
God,  thy  Saviour,  shall  detcnd  thee, 

Peace  and  joy  are  come  at  last ; 
All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

586  P-  M.    8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  "IVrOW  we  hail  the  happy  dawning 
-^*    Of  the  Gospel's  glorious  hght, 
May  it  take  the  wings  of  morning, 

And  dispel  the  shades  of  night ; 
Blessed  Saviour, 
Let  our  eyes  behold  the  sight. 

2  Where,  amid  the  desert  dreary, 

Plant,  nor  shrub,  nor  flow'ret  grows, 
There  refresh  the  wand'rer  weary, 

With  the  sight  of  Sharon's  Rose, 
And  its  beauties 
To  the  longing  eye  disclose. 

3  Where  the  beasts  of  prey  are  prowling, 

And  the  murd'rous  serpents  hiss, 
There  exchange  the  dismal  howling 

For  the  pleasing  calm  of  peace  ; 
And  for  ever 
May  destruction's  empire  cease, 

4  Oh,  let  all  the  world  adore  thee — 

Universal  be  thy  fame  ; 
Kings  and  subjects  fall  before  thee. 
And  e.xtol  thy  matchless  name ; 
All  ascribing 
Endless  praises  to  the  Lamb. 

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587,  588  KINGDOM   AND 

^^^  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

«>®  '  Isaiah  lii.  10. 

1  TT'ES  !  wc  trust  the  day  is  breaking ; 

-*■    Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand : 
God,  the  migtity  God,  is  speaking 

By  his  word  in  ev'ry  land  : 
When  he  chooses, 

Darkness  flits  at  his  command, 

2  Let  us  hail  the  joyful  season  ; 

Let  us  hail  the  dawning  ray : 
When  the  Lord  appears,  there's  reason 
To  expect  a  glorious  day  : 

At  his  presence 
Gloom  and  darkness  flee  away. 

3  W^hile  the  foe  becomes  more  daring : 

While  he  enters  hke  a  flood  ; 
God,  the  Saviour,  is  preparing 
Means  to  spread  his  truth  abroad ; 

Ev'ry  language 
Soon  shall  tell  the  love  of  God. 

4  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious, 

Let  thy  people  see  thy  hand  ; 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious, 

Through  the  world  in  ev'ry  land : 
And  the  idols  ^ 

Perish,  Lord,  at  thy  command. 

ON  ADMITTING  MEMBERS  TO  SACRAMENTAL 
COMMUNION. — CONFIRMATION  HYMNS. 

K-^^  L.  M. 

eJoo       Prayer  for  opposers  of  revivals. 

1  "DLEST  Lord,  behold  the  guilty  scorn 

-'-'  Of  those  who  hate  and  mock  our  praise  ; 
Pity  their  state,  and  make  them  turn, 
No  more  to  walk  in  sinful  ways. 

2  Anxious  we  see  their  wretched  state, 
Who  never  think  of  heav'n  or  hell ; 

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CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  589 

They  laugh  and  sport,  and  court  the  gate, 
Wliich  opes  where  endless  terrors  dwell. 

3  Lead  them  to  view  a  sinful  heart, 
A  soul  all  enmity  to  thee, 
Destroy'd,  defil'd  in  every  part, 
Too  proud  to  bow,  too  bhnd  to  see. 

4  Lead  them  to  view  a  holy  law. 
Which  justly  dooms  to  endless  death; 
To  feel  that  guilt  which  Jesus  saw, 

And  pray'd,  'Forgive,'  with  dying  breath. 

5  Open  their  eyes,  unstop  their  ears, 
To  hear  condemning  justice  sound; 

Lord,  change  their  hearts,  and  then  their  tears 
Will  witness  grief  to  all  around. 

"'-'*'  Admitting  a  Member. 

1  "DR OTHER  in  Christ,  and  well-belov'd, 
-*-'  To  Jesus  and  his  servants  dear, 
Enter,  and  show  thyself  approv'd  ; 

Enter,  and  find  that  God  is  here. 

2  Welcome  from  earth  ! — lo,  the  right  hand 

Of  fellowship  to  thee  we  give  ! 
With  open  arms  and  hearts  we  stand. 
And  thee  in  Jesus'  name  receive. 

3  Say,  is  thy  heart  resolv'd  as  ours  ? 

Then  let  it  burn  with  sacred  love : 
Then  let  it  taste  the  heav'nly  powers, 
Partaker  of  the  joys  above. 

4  Jesus,  attend,  thyself  reveal. 

Are  we  not  met  in  thy  great  name  ? 
Thee  in  the  midst  we  wait  to  feel. 
We  wait  to  catch  the  spreading  flame. 

5  Truly  our  fellowship  below 

With  thee,  and  with  the  Father  is  : 

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^0  KINGDOM    AND 

la  thee  eternal  life  we  know, 
And  heav'n'a  unutterable  bliKS. 

6  In  part  we  only  know  thee  here, 
But  wait  thy  coming  from  above; 
And  we  shall  then  behold  thee  near, 
And  then  shall  all  be  lost  in  love. 

r^i^r.  L.   M.    c-S  ^^'^--t-'-'   -  - 

"^^      On  the  first  approach  at  the  Lord's  Table, 
or  confirmation. 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 

-"-^  Purehas'd  and  sav'd  by  blood  divine  ; 
With  full  consent  thine  I  would  be, 
And  own  thy  sov' reign  right  in  me. 

2  Here,  Lord,  my  flesh,  my  soul,  my  all, 
I  yield  to  thee  beyond  recall ; 
Accept  thine  own,  so  long  withheld — 
Accept  what  I  so  freely  yield  ! 

3  wrant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace  ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransom'd  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

4  Thine  would  I  live — thine  would  I  die — 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity  ;  ^ 
The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal ; 

Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

5  Be  thou  the  witness  of  my  vow — 
Angels  and  men  attest  it  too, 
That  to  thy  board  I  now  repair. 
And  seal  the  sacred  contract  there. 

6  Here  at  thy  cross,  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God ; 
Thee  my  new  Master  now  I  call, 

And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all. 

7  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm, 
The  great  engagement  to  perform  ; 

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ciiuucH  OF  CHRIST.      591,  592 

Tliy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend, 
And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend. 

"•'■*•      Oil  A(Im:ssio7i  of  new  Members. 
(ten.  .\.\iv.  31. 

1  VyELCOME,  thou  well  belov'd  of  God, 

'  *     Thou  heir  of  grace,  redeem'd  by  blood  ; 
Welcome  with  us  thy  hand  to  join. 
As  partner  of  our  lot  divine. 

2  Wiih  us  the  pilgrim's  state  embrace  : 
We're  traveling  to  a  bhssful  place  ; 
The  Holy  Ghost,  who  knows  the  way, 
Conduct  thee  on  from  day  to  day. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross,  and  bear  it  on, 
It  shall  be  light,  and  not  be  long  : 
Soon  shalt  thou  sit  with  Jesus  down. 
And  wear  an  evcrlastiiig  crown. 

f^fXiy  L.  M. 

^^'^         Welcome  to  young  Converts. 

1  TX/'ELCOME,  ye  hopeful  heirs  of  heav'n, 

'  '     To  this  rich  gospel  feast  of  love — 
This  pledge  is  but  the  prelude  giv'n 
To  that  immortal  feast  above. 

2  How  great  the  blessing,  thus  to  meet 
Around  the  sacramental  board. 
And  hold  by  faith  communion  sweet. 
With  Christ  our  dear  and  common  Lord. 

3  And  if  so  sweet  this  feast  below, 
What  will  it  be  to  meet  above, 
Where  all  we  see,  and  feel,  and  know. 
Are  fruits  of  everlasting  love  I 

4  Soon  shall  we  tune  the  heav'nly  lyre 
While  list'ning  worlds  the  song  approve, 
Eternity  itself  expire, 

Ere  we  exhaust  the  theme  of  love. 

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593,  594  KINGDOM   AND 

FOR  ELECTION  OF  CHURCH  OFFICERS. 

*y*y*y         j^i  ^  choict  of  church  officers. 

1  "pAIR  8ion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow, 

-*-     And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enjoys; 

Ilcr  holy  officers  are  thine 

A\"ith  all  the  gilts  thy  love  employs. 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eves, 
For  lilcssings  to  attend  our  choice. 
Of  such  whose  generous,  prudent  zeal, 
Shall  make  thy  favoured  ways  rejoice. 

3  Happy  in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
May  they  his  sacred  table  spread, 
The  table  of  their  pastor  fill. 
And  fill  the  holy  poor  with  bread  ! 

4  When  pastor,  saints,  and  poor  they  serve , 
May  their  own  hearts  with  grace  be  crown'd  ! 
While  patience,  sympathy,  and  joy. 
Adorn,  and  through  their  fives  abound. 

5  By  purest  love  to  Christ,  and  truth, 
O  may  they  win  a  good  degree 

Of  boldness  in  the  Christian  faith,         ^ 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee  ! 

6  And  when  the  work  to  them  assign' d — 
The  work  of  love,  is  fully  done, 

Call  them  from  serving  tables  here, 
To  sit  around  thy  glorious  throne. 

LAYIxVG  THE  CORNER  STONE  OF  A  CHURCH. 

5Q4.  L.  M. 

•-'*'*  Layiiia:  f^t^  comer  sto7ie  for  a  church. 

1  'T'O-day  we  lay  the  corner  stone, 
-■-    To  rear  our  sacred  walls  upon, 
A  house  of  God,  who's  pledg'd  to  be 
Where  he  is  sought  by  two  or  three. 
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CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  59' 

2  Where  I  record  my  name,  says  he, 
And  where  my  children  honour  me, 
There  I  will  come  to  own  and  bless 
My  ordinances  with  success. 

3  But  Jesus  is  the  corner  stone, 
For  as  to  build  our  hopes  upon ; 
On  him  the  edifice  may  rise 
Sublime  in  light,  beyond  the  skies. 

4  When  storms  and  tempests  round  prevails. 
Whirlwind  and  thunder,  fire  and  hail : 
"'TIS  he  our  trembling  souls  shall  hide, 
On  him  securely  we  abide. 

5  Dear  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 

Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell ; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

6  Here  may  we  prove  the  pow'r  of  pray'r. 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care  ; 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise. 

And  bring  all  heav'n  before  our  eyes. 

7  God  of  the  churches  !  thou  art  near  ; 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear, 
Oh  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  thine  own. 

CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH. 

fJ*j*J    Qfi  opening  a  new  place  of  worship. 

1  AND  will  the  great  eternal  God 
"^   On  earth  establish  his  abode  ? 
And  will  he  from  his  radiant  throne 
Regard  our  temples  as  his  own  ? 

2  We  bring  the  tribute  of  our  praise  ; 
And  sing  that  condescending  grace, 
Which  to  our  notes  will  lend  an  ear, 
And  call  us  sinful  mortals  near. 

27  407 


596  KINGDOM   AND 

3  Our  Father's  watchful  care  we  bless, 
Wiiich  guards  our  liouse  of  pray'r  in  peace, 
That  no  tumuhuous  Ibes  invade. 

To  fill  the  worshippers  with  dread. 

4  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise  : 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise  ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

5  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall' survey. 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here  ! 

^q^  P.  M.     G.6.G.G.S.8.     ■ 

Otf\y     Qq^i  invited  lo  dwell  in  his  church. 

1  TN  sv/eet  exalted  strains 

-*■  The  King  of  glory  praise  : 
O'er  heav'n  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days. 
He  with  a  nod  the  world  controls. 
Sustains  or  sinks  the  distant  poles. 

2  Then,  King  of  glory  !  come  ; 

And  with  Uiy  favour  crown  ^ 

This  temple  as  thy  dome, 

This  people  as  thy  own. 
Within  this  house  0  deign  to  show, 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

3  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 

Our  mterccding  cries. 
And  grateful  praise  ascend 

All  fragrant  to  the  skies. 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  the  joys  of  heav'n  around. 

4  Here  may  th'  attentive  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love  ; 
And  converts  join  the  song 
Of  Seraphim  above  ; 
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CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  597 

And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board, 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord. 

5  In  peace,  here  may  our  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise  ; 
And  sliine  hke  pohsli'd  stones, 

Tlirougli  long  succeeding  days. 
Here,  Lord  !  display  thy  saving  pow'r, 
While  churches  stand  and  saints  adore. 


'^OT  C.  M. 

"•^  •       On  opening  a  Place  of  Worship. 

1  T^EAR  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  here 
-^  Thy  presence  now  display  ; 

As  thou  hast  giv'n  a  place  for  pray'r, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise  ; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace. 

And  love,  and  concord,  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye. 

The  humbled  mind  bestow  ; 

And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 

To  make  our  graces  grow  ! 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  pray'rs  ; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

6  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace, 

Awaken  many  sinners  round, 

To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

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598,  599  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS  AND 
CIRCUMSTANCES. 

1.    SEASONS. 

«J«^o      y^^  seasons  formed  by  God's  control. 

1  /^REAT  God,  at  whope  all-powr  ful  call, 
^^  At  first  arose  this  beauteous  frame  ! 
By  thee  the  seasons  chanEje,  and  all 

The  changing  seasons  speak  thy  name. 

2  Thy  bounty  bids  the  infant  year, 

From  winter  storms  recover'd,  rise  ; 

When  thousand  grateful  scenes  appear. 

Fresh  op'ning  to  our  wond'ring  eyes. 

3  O  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 

I'he  earth  in  vernal  beauty  drest ! 
While  in  each  herb,  and  flow'r,  and  tree, 
1'hy  blooming  glories  shine  confest ! 

4  Aloft,  full  beaming,  reigns  the  sun, 

And  light  and  genial  heat  conveys ; 
And,  while  he  leads  the  seasons  on, 
From  thee  derives  his  quick'ning  rays. 

5  Around  us,  in  the  teeming  field,  ^ 

Stands  the  rich  grain  or  purpled  vine  ; 
At  thy  command  tiiey  rise,  to  yield 

The  strength 'ning  bread  or  cheering  wine. 

6  Indulgent  God  !  from  ev'ry  part 

Thy  plenteous  blessings  largely  flow  ; 
We  see  ;  we  taste  ; — let  ev'ry  heart 
With  grateful  love  and  duty_  glow. 

'^QQ  ^-  ^-  '    " 

U  *7  «7     y/,g  seasons  crotmed  with  goodness. 

Psalm  Ixv.  11. 

1  "pTERNAL  Source  of  every  joy  ! 
-^  Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ,J 
While  in  tliy  temple  we  appear 
To  hail  thee  Sov'reign  of  the  year. 
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AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  600 

2  Wide  as  tlie  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole  ! 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flow'ry  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air  and  paints  the  land  : 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coast  redundant  stores, 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise  ; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  hght  and  ev'ning  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  lot  incense  rise. 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar. 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 


^^^  P.  M.     7.7.7.7. 

OU^  J^iif!  gggji  in  f)ig  SeaxoriK;  or,  I  will  praise 
the  Lord  at  all  times. 

1  ^T/'I^^'^ER  has  a  joy  for  me, 

^  ^    While  the  Saviour's  charms  I  read, 
Lowly,  meek,  from  blemish  free. 
In  the  snow-drop's  pensive  head. 

2  Spring  returns,  and  brings  along 
Life-invigorating  suns : 

Hark!  the  turtle's  plaintive  song. 
Seems  to  speak  his  dying  groans  ! 

3  Summer  has  a  thousand  charms 
All  expressive  of  his  worth  ; 

'Tis  his  sun  that  lights  and  warms, 
His  the  air  that  cools  the  earth. 

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601  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

4  What,  has  autumn  left  to  say 
Nothing  of  a  .Saviour's  grace  ? 
Yes,  the  hianis  ot' milder  day 
Tell  me  of  his  smiling  face. 

5  Light  appears  with  early  dawn  : 
While  the  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
See  his  bleeding  beauties  drawn 
On  the  blushes  of  the  skies. 

6  Ev'ning  with  a  silent  pace. 
Slowly  moving  in  the  west, 
Shows  an  emblem  of  his  grace, 
Points  to  an  eternal  rest. 


^01  Spring. 

1  "DLEAK  winter  is  subdu'd  at  length, 
-*-'  Compell'd  to  yield  the  day: 

The  sun  returning  in  his  strength 
Drives  all  the  storms  away. 

2  Behold  the  youthful  spring  is  come, 

How  alter' d  is  the  scene  ! 
The  trees  and  shrulis  are  dress'd  in  bl(>om. 
The  earth  array' d  in  green. 

3  Where'er  we  tread,  beneath  our  feet 

The  flow'rs  spontaneous  spring  ; 
And  warbling  birds,  in  concert  sweet. 
Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

4  But,  ah  I  in  vain  I  strive  to  join, 

Oppress'd  with  sin  and  doubt ; 
I  feel  'tis  winter  still  within. 
Though  all  is  spring  without. 

5  Oh !  would  my  Saviour  from  on  high 

Break  throutrh  these  clouds  and  shine! 
No  creature  then  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine. 
412 


AND   CIRCUMSTAN'CES.        602,  608 

6  Till  then — no  solily-warbling  thrush, 
Nor  cowslips'  sweet  perlume, 
Nor  beauties  ol"  each  painted  bush, 
Can  dissipate  my  gloom. 

fiftO  C.  M. 

\f\j^  T^^g  Spring  improved. 

1  "DEHOLD  !  long-wish'd-i'or  is  spring  come, 
-'-'  How  alter'd  is  the  scene  I 

The  trees  and  shrubs  are  dress' d  in  bloom. 
The  earth  array 'd  in  green. 

2  Where'er  we  tread,  the  clust'ring  flow'rs 

Beauteous  around  us  spring  ; 
The  birds,  wilh  joint  harmonious  pow'rs, 
Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

3  But,  ah  !  in  vain  I  strive  to  join, 

Oppress'd  wilh  sin  and  doubt ; 
T  ieel  'tis  winter  still  whhin, 
Though  all  is  spring  without. 

4  O  !  would  my  Saviour,  from  on  high. 

Break  through  these  clouds  and  shine, 
No  creature  then  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  word  my  hopes  revive, 

And  overcome  my  toes  ; 
0  make  my  languid  graces  thrive. 
And  blossom  hke  the  rose  ! 

SUMMER  AND  HAnVEST. 

'-"^*-'         Summer — a  Harvest  Hymn. 

1  npO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 
-*■    3Iy  soul,  wake  all  thy  pow'rs  : 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 

The  smihng  harvest  hours. 

2  His  cov'nant  wilh  the  earth  he  keeps ; 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing  ; 

413 


604  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleas'd  the  toiling  swains  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop  : 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  ot  righteousness  : 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  rip'ning  harvest  bless. 

5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  : 

The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 

What  I  have  sown  in  hope. 

Wi/'i  Threntening  Drought. 

1  TPHE  spring,  great  God,  at  ihy  command, 
-*-    Leads  lorlh  the  smiling  year  ; 

Gay  verdure,  toliage,  blooms  and  flowers- 
T'  adorn  her  reign,  appear. 

2  But  soon  canst  thou  in  righteous  wrath 

Blast  all  the  promis'd  joy,  n 

And  elements  await  thy  nod 
To  bless  or  to  destroy. 

3  The  sun,  thy  minister  of  love, 

I'hat  Irom  the  naked  ground 
Calls  forth  the  hidden  seeds  to  birth, 
And  spreads  their  beauties  round  ; 

4  At  the  dread  order  of  his  God, 

Now  darts  destructive  fires  ; 
Hills,  plains,  and  vales,  are  parch'd  with  drought. 
And  blooming  life  expires. 

5  Like  burnish'd  brass,  the  heav'n  around 

In  angry  terror  burns, 
While  the  earth  lies  a  joyless  waste, 
And  into  iiou  turns. 
414 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.       605,  606 


6  Pity  us,  Lord,  in  our  distress, 
Nor  with  our  laud  contend  ; 
Bid  the  avenging  skies  relent. 
And  show'rs  of  mercy  send ! 


Pfkic  L,  M, 

OUO  Autumn.     Jer.  viii.  20. 

1  r^  REAT  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 
^^  And  changes  make  the  rolling  year; 
As  time,  with  rapid  pinions  flics, 

May  ev'ry  season  make  us  wise. 

2  Long  has  thy  favour  crown'd  our  days, 
And  summer  shed  again  its  rays  ; 

No  deadly  cloud  our  sky  has  veil'd, 
No  blasting  winds  our  path  assail'd. 

3  Our  harvest  months  have  o'er  us  roU'd, 
And  fiU'd  our  fields  with  waving  gold  ; 
Our  tables  spread,  our  garners  stor'd  ! 
Where  are  our  hearts  to  praise  the  Lord  ? 

4  The  solemn  harvest  comes  apace, 
The  closing  day  of  hfe  and  grace  : 
Time  of  decision,  awful  hour  ! 
Around  it  let  no  tempests  low'r  ! 

5  Prepare  us,  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 
Like  stars  in  heaven  to  rise  and  shine  ; 
Then  shall  our  happy  souls  above, 
Reap  the  full  harvest  of  thy  love  ! 


606       Wi7iter.     Job  xxxviii.  29,  30. 

1  OTERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
^  Encircling  nature  round  ; 

How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains. 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crown'd  ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart ; 

s2  415 


607  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

And  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  cnibleni  ol "my  heart. 

3  Mv  heart,  when  mental  winter  reigns, 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad  ; 
Confin'd  in  cold,  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  sun,  and  bring 

The  soul- reviving  ray  ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

5  0  happy  state,  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns ; 
And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 
Fills  all  the  lieav'nly  plains. 

6  Great  source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 

My  drooping  joys  restore  : 
And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day. 
Where  winter  chills  no  more. 

NEW   YEAE. 

607  L.  M.      ^rz^^-'''^^ 

1  rjREAT  God  !  we  sing  that  might J^  hand, 
^-^  By  which  supported  still  we  stand  ; 
The  op'ning  year  thy  mercy  shows  : 

Let  mercy  crown  it,  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  at  night,  at  home,  abroad. 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown. 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit. 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depress'd, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest ; 
416 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.      GiS,  609 

Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  sliall  iai.se, 
Ador'd  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  deatii  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues  ; 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

Ol/^  Dependence  on  God. 

1  Cl-OD  of  our  lives  !  thy  constant  care 

^-^  With  blessings  crowns  each  op'ning  year , 
These  lives,  so  iVail,  dost  thou  prolong, 
And  wake  anew  our  annual  song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead, 
Since,  from  this  day,  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  course  has  run  ! 

3  We  yet  survive  :  but  who  can  say, 

Or  through  the  year,  or  month,  or  day, 

I  shall  retain  my  vital  breath, 

Thus  far  at  least  in  league  with  death  ? 

4  That  breath  is  thine,  eternal  God  ! 
'Tis  thine  to  fix  the  soul's  abode: 
We  hold  our  lives  from  thee  alone. 
On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown. 

5  To  thee  we  all  our  pow'rs  resign ; 
Make  us  and  own  us  still  as  thine  : 
Then  shall  we  smile,  secure  from  fear, 
Though  death  should  blast  the  rising  year. 

6  Thy  children,  eager  to  be  gone. 
Bid  time's  impetuous  tide  roll  on, 
And  land  them  on  that  blooming  shore 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no  more. 

6t?  J   y/je  larren  Fig-tree.  Luke  xiii.  6—9. 

1  r^  OD  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong 
^^  The  thankful  heart,  the  grateful  song ; 

417 


610  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Tourh'd  by  thy  love,  each  tuneful  chord 
Resounds  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

2  Thou  hast  preserv'd  my  fleeting  breath, 
And  chas'd  the  gloomy  shades  of  death  ; 
The  venonfd  arrows  vainly  fly. 
When  God  our  great  Deliverer's  nigh. 

3  Yet  why,  dear  Lord,  this  tender  care  ? 
Why  does  thy  hand  so  kindly  rear 

A  useless  cumbcrer  of  the  ground, 
On  which  no  pleasant  fruits  are  found  ? 

4  Still  may  the  barren  fig-tree  stand  ! 
And,  cultivated  by  thy  hand, 
Verdure,  and  bloom,  and  fruit  afford, 
Meet  tribute  to  its  bounteous  Lord. 

5  So  shall  thy  praise  employ  my  breath 
Through  life,  and  in  the  arms  of  death; 
My  soul  the  pleasant  theme  prolong, 
Then  rise  to  aid  th'  angelic  song. 

^.--^  P.  M.     6.6.6.6.8.8. 

Ollf     New  Year's  Day.     Luke  xiii.  6 — 9. 

1  'T'HE  Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 

-*-   The  God  of  ages  praise  1  n 

Who  reigns  enthron'd  on  high, 

Ancient  of  endless  days  ; 
Who  lengthens  out  our  trial  here, 
An^  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

2  Barren  and  wither'd  trees. 

We  cumber' d  long  the  ground  : 
No  fruit  of  holiness 

On  our  dead  souls  was  found  ; 
Yet  doth  he  us  in  mercy  spare, 
Another,  and  another  year. 

3  When  justice  gave  the  word 

To  cut  the  ng-tree  down, 
The  pity  of  our  Lord, 

Cried,  "Let  it  still  alone:" 
418 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  611 

The  Father  mild  iiichnes  his  ear, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

4  Jesus,  thy  spoakiriji  blood 

From  God  obtain'd  the  grace, 
Who  therefore  hath  bestow'd 

On  us  a  longer  space  : 
Thou  didst  in  our  behalf  appear, 
And  lo,  we  see  another  year  ! 

5  Then  dig  about  our  root, 

Break  up  our  fallow  ground, 
And  let  our  gracious  fruit 

To  thy  great  praise  abound  ; 
O  let  us  all  thy  praise  declare, 
And  fruit  unto  perfection  bear. 

2.    MORNING  HYMNS. 

I^lj  P.  M.     8.8.6.8.8.6. 

^  -"^  ^  Morning  sonsr. 

1  r^NCE  more  my  eyes  behold  the  day, 
^-^  And  to  my  God  my  soul  would  pay 

Its  tributary  lays : 
O  may  the  life  preserv'd  by  thee, 
With  all  its  pow'rs  and  blessings,  be 

Devoted  to  thy  praise. 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  ^vings, 
Israel's  great  keeper,  King  of  kings. 

My  weary  head  found  rest : 
No  dire  alarms  or  racking  pains,  ^ 

Devouring  flames,  or  galling  chains, 

Disturb'd  my  peaceful  breast. 

3  How  many,  since  I  laid  me  down, 
Have  launch'd  into  a  world  unknown, 

To  meet  a  dreadful  doom  : 
While  some  on  wat'ry  billows  tost. 
Or  wand' ring  on  an  unknown  coast, 

Have  sigh'd  in  vain  for  home. 

4  But  I  am  spar'd  to  see  thy  face, 
A  monument  of  saving  grace, 

419 


G12,  G15    PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

And  live  to  praise  thy  name  : 
Still  be  thou  near,  my  gracious  Lord, 
To  keep  and  guide,  and  by  thy  word 

Peace  to  my  .soul  proclaim. 

T)  Let  me  enjoy  thy  presence  here. 
In  ev'ry  storm  niy  heart  to  cheer, 

Till  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise, 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  never  come, 
Till  at  my  blest  eternal  home 

I  wake  in  sweet  surprise. 

\}f  t.^     Qg^j  j-cnews  his  mercies  mornivg  and 
eveiimg. 

1  A/TY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  ! 
^^^  Thy  gifts  arc  ev'ry  ev'ning  new  ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 

Gently  descend  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours  I 
Thy  sov'roign  word  restores  the  light. 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  pow'rs. 

3  I  yield  myself  to  thy  command  ; 

To  thee  devote  my  nights  and  days  ;  ^ 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  hymns  of  praise. 

a\*\  ^■^^■ 

*'*-**  A  Morn  ins:  Hymn . 

Psalm  xix.  5,  8.  and  Ixxiii.  24,  25. 

1  /T^OD  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 
^^  The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies  ; 

2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 
The  circuit  of  his  race  begins. 
And  without  weariness  or  rest, 

Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  shines : 
430 


AND   CIRCVMSTAXCES.  6l4 

3  O  like  tiic  sun  may  I  fulfil 

Th'  nppoiiiied  diiiics  of  the  dny. 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will 
March  on  and  keep  my  hcav'nly  way. 

4  But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 
If  God  my  sun  should  disappear. 

And  leave  nic  in  this  world's  wild  maze 
To  follow  every  wand'ring  star. 

.'>  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 
Enlighi'ningour  beclouded  eyes, 
Thy  til reat'ning  just,  thy  promise  sure, 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

6  (rive  me  tliy  counsels  for  my  guide, 
And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 
Arc  faint  and  cold  compar'd  with  this. 

^-*-'*  A  ^lorning  Song. 

1  /^NCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
^^  Salutes  thy  waking  eyes. 

Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound. 
Wide  as  the  heav'n  on  which  he  sits 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tishe  supports  my  mortal  frame, 

r^Iy  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  : 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  [On  a  poor  worm  thy  pow'r  might  tread, 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand  ; 
Thv  justice  mieht  have  crush'd  me  dead, 
But  mercy  held  thine  hand. 

5  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun, 

421 


615,  616     PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

And  yet  thou  lenf,fth'ncst  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my  moments  run.] 

6  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine 
Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light, 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

0  J  »-7     Jhjjnn  for  morning  and  evening. 

1  TTOSANNAH  with  a  cheerful  sound 
-'-•*-  To  God's  upholding  hand  ! 

Ten  thousand  snares  our  path  surround, 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  How  wondrous  is  that  mighty  pow'r, 

Which  iorm'd  us  with  a  word  I 
And  ev'ry  day,  and  ev'ry  hour, 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

3  The  ev'ning  rests  our  weary  head, 

And  mercy  guards  the  room  ; 

Wc  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed 

That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 

4  The  rising  morn  cannot  assure, 

That  we  shall  end  the  day  ; 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door, 
To  take  our  hvcs  away. 

5  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 

Our  joy  and  safety  brings  ; 
Our  feeble  frame  lies  safe  at  night 
Beneath  his  shady  wings. 

VXO        Praise  to  God  in  the  morning. 

1  T  ORD  of  my  life  !  O  may  thy  praise 
-^  Employ  my  noblest  pow'rs. 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days 

And  fills  the  circling  hours  ! 

2  Preserv'd  by  thy  almighty  arm, 

I  pass  the  shades  of  night, 
422 


A\D   CIRCUMSTANCES.  617 

Serene  and  safe  from  ev'ry  harm, 
And  see  rcuirning  light. 

3  Wliile  many  ppent  the  night  in  sighs, 
And  restless  pains  and  woes, 
In  gentle  sleep  1  rlos'd  my  eyes 
And  undisturb'd  repose. 

■1  When  sleep,  death's  semblance,  o'er  me  spread. 
And  I  unronscious  lay  ; 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed 
To  guard  my  fiseble  clay. 

5  O  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend  : 
From  ev'ry  trespass,  ev'ry  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

6  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days  ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

fil7  ^'  ^^• 

^  *  •     The  morning  emblematic  of  eternal  day. 

1  TN  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid, 
-*-  I  safely  pass'd  the  silent  nisht : 
Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade, 
I  drink  again  the  morning  light. 

t  New-born,  I  bl--ss  the  waking  hour. 
Once  more,  with  awe,  rejoice  to  be: 
My  conscious  soul  resumes  her  pow'r, 
And  springs,  my  guardian  God  !  to  thee. 

3  0  guide  me  through  the  various  maze 

My  doubtful  feet  are  doom'd  to  tread ; 

And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blaze. 

Where  dangers  press  around  my  head. 

4  A  deeper  shade  shall  soon  impend  ; 

A  deeper  sleep  my  eyes  oppress  : 
Yet  then  thy  strenirih  shall  still  defend, 
Thv  goodjiess  still  delight  to  bless. 
28  T  423 


618  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

;")  That  dreper  shade  shall  break  away  ; 
That  deeper  sliep  shall  leave  my  eyes: 
'Ihy  lifrht  shall  give  eternal  day  ; 
1'hy  love,  the  raptures  of  the  skies. 

^j>io  Morning  Song. 

1  OEE  how  the  rising  sun 

^  Pursues  his  shininfj  way  ; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  cv'ry  bright' ning  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Its  hcav'nly  parent  sing  : 
And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

2  Serene  I  laid  me  down 

Beneath  his  guardian  care, 
I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near  ! 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 
This  weak,  defenceless  frame. 
But  whence  these  favours.  Lord,  to  me, 
So  worthless  as  I  am  ? 

.')  O  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 

The  pleasing,  painful  load. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 

I  bring  my  sacrifice  ; 
By  thee  perfum'd,  it  shall  ascend 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

7  My  life  I  would  anew 

iDevote,  O  Lord,  to  thee: 
And  in  thy  blessed  presence  spend 
A  long  eternity. 
434 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.      619,  690 

^  ■•  ^^     God  s  Goodnexs  renewed  every  Morning 
ami  Evening. 

1  /^REAT  God  !  my  early  vows  to  thee 
^^  With  gratiiude  I'll  bring  ; 

And  at  the  rosy  dawn  ot'day 
I'hy  lofty  praises  sing. 

2  Thou  round  the  hcav'niy  arch  dost  draw 

A  dark  and  sable  veil, 
And  all  the  beauties  of  the  world 
From  mortal  eyes  conceal. 

3  Again  the  sky  with  golden  beams 

Thy  skilful  hands  adorn, 
And  paint  with  cheerful  splendour  gay 
The  fair  ascending  morn. 

4  And  as  the  gloomy  night  returns, 

Or  smiling  day  renews. 
Thy  constant  goodness  still  my  soul 
With  benefits  pursues. 

.5  For  this  will  I  my  vows  to  thee 
With  evening  incense  bring  ; 
And  at  the  rosy  dawn  of  day 
Thy  lofty  praises  sing. 

^^^'     Seeking  divine  protection  in  the  morning. 

1  npO  thee  let  my  first  off'rings  rise, 
-*-    Whose  sun  creates  my  day  ; 
Swift  as  the  gl^dd'ning  influence  flies, 

And  spotless  as  his  ray. 

2  This  day  thy  fav'ring  hand  be  nigh 

So  oft  vouchsaf 'd  before  ! 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply, 
And  I  that  hand  adore. 

3  If  bliss  thy  Providence  impart, 

For  which,  resign'd,  I  pray  : 

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621,  622     PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Give  me  to  feel  the  grateful  heart, 
That,  without  guih,  is  gay. 

4  Affliction  should'st  thou  please  to  send, 
As  sin's  or  folly's  cure  : 
Patient,  to  gain  that  blessed  end, 
May  I  the  means  endure. 
*>  Be  this  and  ev'ry  future  day 
Still  wiser  than  the  past ; 
That,  from  the  whole  of  hft's  survey, 
I  may  find  peace  at  last. 

not  ^-  ^^'        '  ~  , 

^■^  -■•  Resolutions  in  the  morning. 

I    A  WAKE,  my  soul !  and  with  the  sun 
-^  Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise, 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacritice. 

By  influence  of  the  light  divine, 
Let  thy  own  hght  to  others  shine; 
Reflect  all  heav'n's  propitious  rays 
In  ardent  love  and  cheerful  praise. 

3  Lord  !  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew  : 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought^and  will  \ 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

4  Direct,  control,  sugge.st,  this  day. 
All  I  design  to  do  or  say ; 

That  all  my  pow'rs  with  all  their  might 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

51  All  praise  to  thee,  who  safe  l^ast  kept, 
And  hast  refresh'd  me,  while  I  slept  ! 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  Ught  partake.    , 


622  ,v„ 


S.  M. 


"VyE  fft  our  hearts  to  thee, 
*'     0  Day-star  from  on  high ! 
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AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  62S 

The  sun  itself  is  hut  thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  O  let  thy  orient  beams 

The  night  of  sin  disperse. 

The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice, 

Which  shade  the  universe  ! 

?,  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 
How  dark  and  sad  before  ! 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  O  may  no  gloomy  crime 

Pollute  the  rising  day  ; 
May  Jesus'  blood,  like  morning  dew. 
Wash  all  our  stains  away. 

5  May  we  this  life  improve, 

To  mourn  for  errors  past : 
And  live  this  short  revolving  day, 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

6  To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  one  in  three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  for  ever  be. 


023  P-  M.    7.7.7.7. 

1  IV'O  W  the  shades  of  night  are  gone  ; 
-'■*    Now  the  morning  hght  is  come  ; 
Lord,  may  I  be  thine  to-day — 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  my  soul  with  heav'nly  light. 
Banish  doubt,  and  cleanse  my  sight, 
In  thy  service.  Lord,  to-day. 

Help  me  labour,  help  me  pray. 

3  Keep  my  haughty  passions  bound  ; 
Save  me  from  my  foes  around; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  me  safe  from  ev'ry  sin. 

427 


624,  6^5     PARTiCULAR   OCCASIONS 

4  When  my  work  of  life  is  yjast, 
Oh  !  receive  nie  then  at  last  ! 
Night  of  sin  will  he  no  more, 
When  I  reach  the  heav'iily  shore. 

^-^'1  The  UnVs  day. 

1  A  NOTHER  !^ix  days'  work  is  done, 
-^^  Another  sat)bath  is  becrun  : 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest. 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  blest. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds  ; 
Provides  an  antepasi  of  heav'n, 

And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  sev'n. 

3  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies  ; 

And  draw  from  heav'n  that  sweet  repose, 
Which  none,  but  he  who  feels  it,  knows. 

4  W'ifh  joy,  great  God  !  thy  works  we  view 
In  various  scenes  both  old  and  new  ; 
With  praise  we  think  of  mercies  past, 
With  hope  we  future  pleasures  tas^e. 

5  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 

In  holy  pleasures  pass  away  : 

How  sweet,  a  sabbath  tluis  to  spend. 

In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

<f-<»/^  L.  M. 

'^^^  The  Sahbath.     Ps.  Ixxxiv.  10. 

1  /^UR  Sabbaths  com.e  so  welcome  on, 
^-^   We  wish  them  to  remain  awhile, 
But  soon,  alas  !  their  joys  are  gone, 

And  scarce  "  bequeath  a  parting  smile." 

2  Full  many  are  the  hours  of  grie^, 

Allolteii  to  the  sons  of  men, 
428 


AND  CIRCU:.iSTAN"Ci:5.       GP.Q,  (^37 

Our  Sabbaths  bring  a  short  relief. 
Yet  leave  us  but  to  mourn  again. 

:';  Yo  peaceful  days  !  and  thou  blest  sun  I 
Why  roll  ye  in  such  haste  away  ( 
Yc  happy  hours  !  why  flow  ye  on 
So  last  towards  eternity  ? 

4  0  I  if  ye  bring  an  endless  day. 

Speed  fast  along,  nor  ever  cease  ; 
We'll  gladly  feel  your  joys  decay, 
In  perfect  and  enduring  bliss. 

O^O    Sahbath  Morning.     Psalm  cxviii.  24. 

1  ON  this  sweet  morn  my  Lord  arose, 
^-^  Triumphant  o'er  the  grave  ! 

He  dies  to  vanquish  all  my  foes, 
And  hves  again  to  save. 

2  This  is  the  day  for  holy  rest. 

Yet  clouds  will  gather  soon, 
Except  my  Lord  become  my  guest. 
And  put  my  harp  in  tune. 

3  No  heav'nly  fire  my  heart  can  raise. 

Without  the  Spirit's  aid  ; 
His  breath  must  kindle  pray'r  and  praise, 
Or  I  am  cold  and  dead. 

4  On  all  the  flocks  thy  Spirit  pour, 

And  saving  health  convey  ; 
A  sweet,  refreshing  Sunday  show'r 
Will  make  them  sing  and  pray. 

5  Direct  thy  shepherds  how  to  feed 

The  flocks  of  thy  own  choice  ;  ^ 
Give  savour  to  the  heav'nly  bread. 
And  bid  the  folds  rejoice. 

ftO^  C.  M. 

^-  *  Sahbath  Morning. 

1  r^OME,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep, 
^  On  this  sweet  day  of  rest ; 

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628  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

0  bless  this  flock,  and  make  this  fold 
Enjoy  a  hcav'niy  rest. 

•2  Wek:ome,  and  precious  to  my  soul, 
Are  these  sweet  days  ot  love  ; 
But  what  a  Salibath  shall  I  keep, 
When  I  shall  rest  above  ! 

3  I  come,  I  wait.  I  hear,  I  pray, 

Thy  lootsteps,  Lord,  I  trace, 
Here,  in  thine  own  appointed  way, 
I  wait  to  see  thy  face. 

4  These  are  the  sweet  and  precious  days 

On  which  my  Lord  I've  seen  ; 
And  olt,  when  feasting  on  his  word, 
In  raptures  I  have  been, 

5  O  if  my  soul,  when  death  appears. 

In  this  sweet  iramc  be  found  : 

I'd  clasp  my  Saviour  in  my  arms, 

And  leave  this  earthly  ground. 

6  I  long  for  that  delightful  hour, 

When  from  this  clay  undrest, 

1  shall  be  cloih'd  in  robes  divine, 
And  made  for  ever  blest. 

/>ft)Q  P.  M.     7.7.7.7.7.7.      " 

^^^  Sabbath  Morning. 

1  QAFELY  through  another  week, 
^  God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek. 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day. 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best ; 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest ! 

2  W"hile  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciling  face — 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame  : 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 
430 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.       629,  630 

3  Here  we're  come,  thy  name  to  praise  ; 

Let  lis  feci  thy  presence  near  : 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear : 
Here  afTord  us.  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  siimcrs,  comfort  saints  ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  for  all  complaints. 
Thus  let  all  our  sabbatlis  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

EVENING   HYMNS. 

^     "^  Confidence  in  God.  '     '.  ' 

1  'THUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on ; 

-■-    Thus  far  his  pow'r  prolongs  my  days : 
And  cv'ry  ev'ning  shall  make  known 
Some  Iresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  L  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 
And  strength  supplies  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  of  my  head: 
His  ever  watchful  eye  will  keep 
Its  constant  guard  around  my  bed. 

4  Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear ; 

O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  the  morning  may  I  bear 
Thy  loving-kindness  on  my  heart ! 

"**"     An  Evening  Hymn.     Job  viii.  9. 
1     ANOTHER  fleeting  day  is  gone, 
-^  Slow  o'er  the  west  the  shadows  rise  , 
Swift  the  soft  stealing  hours  have  flovvii, 
And  night's  dark  mantle  veils  the  skies. 

431 


631  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

2  Another  flectincf  day  is  gone, 

Swept  from  the  records  of  the  year  ; 
And  still  with  each  successive  sun, 
Life's  fading  visions  disappear. 

15  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 

To  tell  thy  secrets,  O  my  soul  ; 
Faithful  before  th'  eternal  throne 
Thy  slightest  folly  'twill  enrol. 

4  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone. 

To  join  the  fugitives  before  : 
And  I.  when  life's  employ  is  done. 
Shall  sleep,  to  wake  in  time  no  more. 

5  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone. 

And  soon  a  fairer  day  shall  rise  ; 
A  day.  whose  never-setting  sun. 

Shall  pour  his  light  o'er  cloudless  skies. 

<>  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone. 

In  solemn  silence  rest,  my  soul ; 
Bend — bend  before  his  awful  throne. 
Who  bids  the  morn  and  ev'ning  roll ! 

a'li  L.  M. 

^"■■-  Evening  Hymn. 

1  riLORY  to  thee,  my  God.  this  ni^ht, 
^~*    For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light  ; 
Keep  me.  O  keep  me.  King  of  kings, 
Under  thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee; 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  hve,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment-day. 

4  Lord,  let  my  soul  for  ever  share 
The  bliss  of  thv  paternal  care  ; 

432 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.       632,  633 

*Ti3  heav'n  on  earth,  'tis  heav'n  above, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love. 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heav'nly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

..«s,  P.  M.     7.7.7.7. 

1  QMXIPRESENT  God,  whose  aid 
^-^  No  one  ever  ask'd  in  vain, 

Be  this  night  about  my  bed, 
Every  evil  thought  restrain  : 

2  Lay  thy  hand  upon  my  soul, 

God  of  my  unguarded  hours  ! 
All  my  enemies  control. 

Hell,  and  earth,  and  nature's  powers. 

3  Loose  me  from  the  chains  of  sense, 

Set  me  from  the  body  free : 

Draw  with  stronger  influence 

My  unfetter' d  soul  to  thee. 

4  In  me,  Lord,  thyself  reveal. 

Fill  me  with  a  sweet  surprise ; 
Let  me  thee,  when  waking,  feel, 
Let  me  in  thine  image  rise. 

633  c.  M. 

1  f^  LORD,  another  day  is  flown, 
^-^  And  we,  a  lonely  band, 

Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne. 
To  bless  thy  fost'ring  hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  bend  a  list'ning  ear 

To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 
Thou  wilt !  for  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3  And.  Jesus,  thou  thy  smiles  wilt  deign, 

As  we  before  thee  pray  ; 

433 


634,  6S5     PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

P'or  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  we  are  less  than  they. 

4  Oh,  let  thy  grace  perform  its  part, 
And  let  contention  cease  ; 
And  ehed  abroad  in  ev'ry  heart 
Thine  everlasting  peace. 

^34  Eve7liHg. 

1  TNDULGEXT  Father,  by  whose  care, 
■'■  I've  pass'd  another  day, 

Let  me  this  night  thy  mercy  share, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray. 

2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mourn 

My  guilt  belore  thy  face  ; 
Direct  me,  Lord,  to  Christ  alone, 
And  save  me  by  thy  grace. 

3  Let  each  returning  night  declare 

"^I'he  tokens  ot  tjiy  fove  ; 
And  ev'ry  hour  thy  grace  prepare 
My  soul  for  joys  above. 

4  And  when  on  earth  I  close  my  eyes, 

To  sleep  in  death's  embrace. 
Let  me  to  hcav'n  and  glory  rise, 
T'  enjoy  thy  smiling  lace. 

635  s.  M. 

1  'T'HE  day  is  past  and  gone, 

-■-   The  ev'iiing  shades  appear, 
Oh,  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind, 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  I  lay  my  garments  by, 

I' poll  my  bed  to  rest  ; 
So  deaih  will  soon  remove  me  hence. 
And  leave  my  soul  undrest. 

3  Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night, 

Secure  Irom  all  my  fears ; 
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AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  656 

May  angels  guard  me  while  I  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  when  I  early  rise, 

To  view  tir  unwearied  sun, 
May  T  sot  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run  : 

5  That  when  my  days  are  past, 

And  I  from  time  remove. 
Lord,  I  may  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 

636  P-  M.     7.7.7.7. 

1  "XTTHAT  if  death  my  sleep  invade  ? 

*  '     Should  I  he  of  death  afraid  ? 
Whilst  encircled  by  thine  arm, 
Death  may  strike,  but  cannot  harm. 

2  What  if  beams  of  op'ning  day 
Shine  around  my  breathless  clay  ? 
Brighter  visions  from  on  high 
Shall  regale  my  menial  eye. 

3  Tender  friends  awhile  may  mourn 
Me  from  their  embraces  torn  ; 
Dearer,  better  friends  I  have 

In  the  realms  beyond  the  grave. 

4  See  the  guardian-angels  nigh 
Wait  to  waft  my  soul  on  high  ! 
See  the  golden  gates  display'd  ! 
See  the  crown  to  grace  my  head  ! 

5  See  a  flood  of  sacred  light. 
Which  no  more  shall  yield  to  night ! 
Transitory  world,  farewell ! 

Jesus  calls  with  him  to  dwell ! 

6  With  thy  heav'niy  presence  blest. 
Death  is  life,  and  lalmur  rest : 
Welcome  sleep,  or  death  to  me, 
Still  secure,  for  still  with  thee. 

435 


6Cy7,  G38     rARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

r.'ir  ^-  ^^- 

JEveniiitr  Hymn. 

1  IVOW,  from  tlir  altnrofour  hearts 
-^^   Let  inrcnse  flaincs  arise  ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 

Our  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

2  Awake,  our  love,  awake,  onr  joy  ; 

Awake,  our  hearts  and  tongue  : 
Sleep  not  when  mercies  loudly  call, 
Break  forth  into  a  song. 

3  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Hiivc  made  up  all  this  day  ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  men-ies  were 
More  lleet  and  free  than  they. 

4  New  time,  new  favours,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  new  song  require  ; 
Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  heart's  desire. 

.')  Lord  of  our  time,  whose  hand  hath  set 
New  time  upon  our  score  ; 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time. 
When  time  shall  be  no  more  I 

^^^  Lord's^  D,r'l  Evening. 

1  VyHEN,  O  dear  .Tcsus,  when  shall  I 

* '^     Behold  thee  all  serene  ; 

Blest  in  perpetual  sabbaih-day, 

Without  a  veil  between  ! 

2  Assist  me,  while  I  wander  here. 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares  ; 
Inchne  my  heart  to  pray  wi'h  love, 
And  then  accept  my  pray'rs. 

3  Release  my  soul  from  ev'ry  chain, 

No  more  hell's  cop'ive  led  ; 
And  pardon  a  ropeniing  ehild. 
For  whom  the  Saviour  bled. 
436 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.       639,  6-10 

4  Spare  me,  my  God,  O  spare  the  soul 

^  That  gives  itself  to  thee  ; 
Take  all  that  I  possess  below, 
And  give  thyself  to  me. 

5  Thy  Spirit,  O  my  Father,  give. 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend, 
To  light  my  path  to  ceaseless  joys, 
To  sabbaths  without  end. 

^^^  Lord's  bay' Evening. 

1  T  ORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
*-^  A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  ; 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray  ! 
They  hear  of  heav'n,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go  ; 
"I'is  like  a  little  heav'n  below  : 

Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say, 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O  write  upon  my  mem'ry,  Lord, 
1"he  text  and  doctrine  of  thy  word  ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more. 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine  ; 

That  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 

^"^  An  Eoeniiig  Song. 

1  THREAD  Sov'reign,  let  my  ev'ning  song 
■^  Like  holy  incense  rise  I 

Assist  the  offerings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard, 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away 
Thy  mercies  stood  prepar'd. 

437 


641,  642    PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around, 
But  oh  !  how  lew  returns  of  love 
Haih  my  Creator  found. 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  that  died 

'I'o  save  my  wretched  soul ! 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  tiiy  grace  my  soul  resign 
To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pard'ning  blood, 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest. 
As  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

«/ii  C.  M. 

"  *-■-        3Iidnight  Thoughts  recollected. 

1  ''yWAS  in  the  watches  of  the  night 

-^    I  thought  upon  thy  pow'r, 
I  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 
Amidst  the  darkest  hour. 

2  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed. 

My  soul  arose  on  high  : 
"  My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,"  I-said, 
"  Bring  thy  salvation  nigh." 

3  My  spirit  labours  up  thine  hill, 

And  climbs  the  heav'nly  road  ; 
But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still, 
While  I  pursue  my  God. 

4  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

The  shadow  of  thy  wings  ; 
My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid, 
My  tongue  awakes  and  sings. 

642  :C.   M. 

1  T  ORD  !  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray, 
■'-'  I  am  for  ever  thme : 
438 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  643 

I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

•2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head, 
From  cares  and  business  free  ; 
'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed, 
With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  ev'ning  sacrifice  ; 

And.  when  my  work  is  done, 
Oreat  Cod,  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus  with  my  thoughts  compos'd  to  peace 

I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep ;  , 

Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days. 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep  ! 

BIRTHDAY  HYMNS. 

^j«  P.  M.     6.6.6.6.8.8.  ^/>!Hi^ 

"**>  For  a  Birthday.  / 

1  (^OD  of  my  life,  to  thee 
^-^  My  cheerful  soul  I  raise  ; 
Thy  goodness  bade  me  be, 

And  still  prolongs  my  days  : 
I  see  my  natal  hour  return, 
And  bless  the  day  that  I  was  born. 

2  A  clod  of  living  earth, 

I  glorify  thy  name. 
From  whom  alone  my  birth. 

And  all  my  blessings  came  ; 
Creating  and  preserving  grace 
Let  all  that  is  within  me  praise. 

3  My  soul,  and  all  its  pow'rs, 

Thine,  wholly  thine  shall  be, 
All,  all  my  happy  hours 

I  consecrate  to  thee  ; 
Whate'er  I  have,  whate'er  I  am. 
Shall  magnify  my  Maker's  name 

4  Long  as  I  live  beneath, 

To  thee  0  let  me  live, 
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644,  643    PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

To  thee  my  ev'iy  brerith 

Iti  thank?  and  blcssintcs  give; 
Mo  lo  thine  ininfje  now  restore, 
And  I  shall  praise  thee  evermore. 

(\fA  ^-  ^^-    '^•'^•~-~ 

"'*'*       A  Binlidinj  Hymn.     Acts  xxvi.  22. 

1  T  MY  Ehen-^zer  raise 

■'-To  my  kind  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
With  a  grateful  hcnrt  I  own, 
Hitherto  tliy  help  I've  known. 

2  What  may  he  my  future  lot, 
Well  I  know  concerns  me  not  ; 
This  should  set  my  heart  at  rest, 
What  thy  will  ordains  is  best. 

3  I  my  all  to  thee  resign  ; 
Father,  let  thy  will  be  mine  ; 
May  but  all  thy  dealings  prove 
Fruits  of  thy  paternal  love. 

4  Guard  me.  Saviour,  by  thy  pow'r. 
Guard  me  in  the  trying  hour: 

Let  thy  unremitted  care 

Save  me  from  the  lurking  snare. 

5  Let  my  few  reinaining  days 
Be  directed  to  thy  praise  ; 
So  the  last,  the  closing  scene 
Shall  be  tranquil  and  serene. 

6  To  thy  will  I  leave  the  rest, 
Grant  me  but  this  one  request, 
Both  in  life  and  death  to  prove 
Tokens  of  thy  special  love. 

6.    WEDDING  HYMNS.    , 

^--  C.  M.      J  ,.**'.' v'^'<-^^<! 

•>^^  A  Weddhisr  Hymn.  / 

1  OINCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear, 
^^  To  grace  a  marriage  feast, 
0  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 
440 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  646 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  liave  plighted  hands  ; 
Their  union  with  tliy  favour  crown, 
And  bless  their  nuptial  bands. 

3  "With  gifts  of  orrace  their  hearts  endow, 

Of  all  rich  dowries  best ! 
Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 

i  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 
That  they,  with  Christian  care, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  True  helpers  may  they  prove  indeed, 

In  pray'r,  and  faith,  and  hope  ; 
And  see  with  joy  a  godly  seed 
To  build  their  household  up. 

6  On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here, 

O  make  thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Thy  goodness  more  our  hearts  can  cheer 
'I'han  richest  food  or  wine. 

^"*"  Marriage.  ^^-^ ^ 

1  \\riTH  grateful  hearts  and  tuneful  lays, 

•  '     We  bow  before  th'  Eternal  throne, 
And  offer  up  our  humble  praise. 
To  him  whose  name  is  God  alone. 

2  On  this  auspicious  eve  draw  near. 

And  shed  thy  richest  blessings  down 
Fill  ev'ry  heart  with  love  sincere. 
And  all  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 

3  Grant  now  thy  presence,  gracious  Lord, 

And  hearken  to  our  fervent  pray'r  ; 
The  nuptial  vow  in  heav'n  record, 
And  bless  the  newly  married  pair. 

4  Oh,  guide  them  safe,  this  desert  through. 

Mid  all  the  eares  of  life  and  love  ; 

441 


647,  648    PARTICULA-U   OCCASlOxNS 

At  length  with  joy  thy  face  to  view, 
In  fairer,  better  worlds  above. 

7.    MEETING  A.ND  PART15G  OF  ClIKISTIAN  FRIENDS. 

fi47  ^-  ^^: 

A  Welcome  to  Christian  Friends — at 
Meeting. 

I  TTINDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
■^^  A  hearty  welcome  here  receive: 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

t  To  you  and  us  by  grace  'tis  giv'n 
To  know  the  Saviour's  precious  name  ; 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heav'n, 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end  the  same. 

3  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 
Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above. 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 
And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

A  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 
When  Christians  see  each  other  thus;  - 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him  ; 
Who  liv'd,  and  died,  and  reigns  for  us. 

5  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did,  and  said,     -. 
And  suffer'd  for  us  here  below  ; 
The  path  he  marked  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

6  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away. 
We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore  ; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day. 
When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

^.J^  P.  M.    7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7. 

""*^  Visiting  a  Friend. 

1  "DEACE  be  on  this  house  bestow'd, 
■*■     Peace  on  all  that  here  reside  ; 
Let  the  unknown  peace  of  God 
With  the  man  of  peace  abide  ! 
442 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  649 

Let  the  Spirit  now  come  down  : 
Let  tlic  blessings  now  take  place  ; 

Son  of  peace,  receive  thy  crown. 
Fulness  of  the  gospel  grace. 

2  Christ  my  Master,  and  my  Lord, 

Let  me  thy  forerunner  be  : 
0  be  mindful  of  thy  word, 

Visit  them,  and  visit  me  ! 
To  this  house  and  all  herein, 

Now  let  thy  salvation  come  ! 
Save  our  souls  from  inbred  sin  I 

Make  us  tliine  eternal  home  '. 

3  Let  lis  never,  never  rest 

Till  the  promise  is  fulfill'd : 
Till  we  are  of  thee  possess'd, 

Pardon'd,  sanctified,  and  seal'd ; 
Till  we  all,  in  love  renew'd, 

Find  the  pearl  that  Adam  lost, 
Temples  of  the  living  God, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 


649  s.  M. 

1  A  ND  let  our  bodies  part, 
■^  To  difT'rent  climes  repair; 
Inseparably  join'd  in  heart 

The  friends  of  Jesus  are  ! 

2  Jesus,  the  corner  stone. 

Did  first  our  hearts  unite  ! 
And  still  he  keeps  our  spirits  one, 
Who  walk  with  him  in  white. 

3  0  let  us  still  proceed 

In  Jesus'  work  below : 
And  following  our  triumphant  Head, 
To  farther  conquests  go. 


The  vineyard  of  the  Lord 
Before  his  lab'rers  lies ; 


443 


65()  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Anu  lo!  we  pec  the  vast  reward, 
Which  waits  us  in  the  skies  I 

5  O  let  our  hearts  and  mind 
Continually  ascend  ; 
That  heaven  of  repose  to  find, 
Where  all  our  labours  end  I 

(i  Where  all  our  toils  are  o'er, 
Our  sufT'rinffs  and  our  pain  ; 
Who  meet  on  that  eternal  shore 
►Shall  never  part  again. 

7  O  happy,  happy  place. 

Where  saints  and  angels  meet ; 
There  we  shall  see  each  other's  face, 
And  all  our  brethren  greet. 

8  To  gather  home  his  own, 

God  shall  his  angels  send. 
And  bid  our  bliss,  on  earth  begun, 
In  deathless  triumphs  end. 

^5^  At  parting. 

1  T  ORD,  when  together  here  we  meet, 
-^  And  taste  thy  heav'nly  grace  ; 
Thy  smiles  are  so  divinely  sweet,  .^ 

We're  loalh  to  leave  the  place. 

2  But.  Father,  since  it  is  thy  will 

That  we  must  part  again  ; 
Oh.  may  thy  special  presence  still 
With  ev'ry  one  remain. 

3  And  let  us  all  in  Christ  be  one, 

Bound  with  the  cords  of  love  ; 
Till  we  before  thy  glorious  throne, 
Shall  joyful  meet  above. 

4  All  sin  and  sorrow  from  each  heart, 

Shall  then  for  ever  fly  ; 
Nor  shall  a  thought  that  we  must  part, 
Once  interrupt  our  joy. 
444 


AND  C'irvCi:MSTANXi:s.    G51,  652 
«^,  P.  M.    7.7.7.7.  ;; 

"»'*  The  same. 

1  170 R  a  reason  call'd  to  part, 

"'■    Let  us  now  our.st^lves  commend 
To  file  gracious  eye  and  heart  .  . 

Ol  our  evcr-prefconi  Friend. 

2  Jcsu?,  hear  our  liunible  pray'r  ! 

Tender  Shepherd  ot"  thy  slieep  ! 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  saiety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong, 

Sweeten  ev'ry  cross  and  pain  : 
Give  us,  if  we  hve,  ere  long 
In  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 

4  Then  if  thou  thy  help  aftbrd, 

Ebenezers  shall  be  rear'd  ; 
And  our  souls  shall  proise  the  Lord 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard. 

8.    FOR  THE  YOUN&  AND  THE  OLD. 

\>*9^        Advantages  of  religion  in  youth, 

1  TIJAPPY  is  he,  v/hose  early  years 
-■-^   Receive  instruction  well ; 

Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
I'he  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  'Tis  easier  work,  if  we  begin 

To  serve  the  Lord  betimes  ; 
While  sinners,  who  grow  old  in  sin, 
Are  harden' d  by  their  crimes. 

3  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares, 

To  mind  religion  young  : 
With  joy  it  crowns  succeeding  years, 
And  makes  our  virtue  strong. 

4  To  thee,  almighty  God !  to  thee 

Our  hearts  we  now  resign  : 
'Twill  please  us,  to  look  back  and  see, 
That  our  whole  Uves  were  thine  ! 

445 


653,  654     PARTICUI.AR    OCCASIONS 

5  Let  the  sweet  work  of  pray'r  and  praise 
Employ  our  daily  breath  : 
Thus  we're  prepar'd  ''jr  luture  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

|.pr«  L.  M. 

WtPO  ^  f.^11  (g  //jg  young. 

1  "[VOW,  in  the  heat  of  youthiul  blood, 
■'■*    Remember  your  Creator,  God: 
Behold,  the  months  come  hast'ningon. 
When  you  t^hall  say,  '•  my  joys  are  gone." 

2  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts  ; 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults  : 

The  works  of  darkness  men  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 

3  Behold  the  aged  sinner  goes. 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  bitt'rest  curses  on  his  head, 

4  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again ; 
The  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain. 
Ascends  to  God,  not  there  to  dwell. 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  tc  hell. 

5  God  of  the  young  !  turn  off  their  eyes, 
From  earth's  alluring  vanities; 

And  let  the  warnings  of  thy  word" 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord  I 

a-iA  L.  M.  y^-t^^ 

Ot**   Prayer  for  the  children  of  (he  Chiirdi. 

1  "P^EAR.  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray, 
-^  From  thy  secure  enclosure's  bound; 
And,  lur'd  by  worldly  joys  away, 

Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found  ; 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  thine, 
That  thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, — 
The  sign  of  cov'nant  grace  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 
Oh,  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be ; 

446 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.        655,  656 

Renicnibor  all  the  pray'rs  and  tears, 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  thee. 

4  And  when  these  hps  no  more  can  pray, 
These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way. 
The  wand'rers  to  thy  fold  restore. 

fil'^  S.  M. 

\f»Jt3     ^  ^,  II  effect  s  of  n  e gleet  ed  ed  u  cat  ion . 

1  "OETIOLD,  O  Israel's  God  ! 
^■^  From  thine  e.xalted  throne, 

And  view  the  dang'rous  state  of  those 
Thou  call' St  to  be  thy  own. 

2  The  children  of  thy  flock, 

By  early  cov'nant  thine, 
See  how  they  pour  their  bleeding  souls 
On  ev'ry  idol's  shrine  ! 

3  To  indolence  and  pride 

What  piteous  victims  made  ! 
Crush'd  in  their  parents'  fond  embrac«, 
And  by  their  love  betray'd. 

4  By  pleasure's  polish'd  dart 

What  numbers  here  are  slain  ! 
What  numbers  there  for  slaughter  bound 
In  Mammon's  golden  chain  t 

5  0  let  thine  arm  awake 

And  dash  the  idols  down  : 
O  call  the  captives  of  their  pow'r 
Thy  treasure  and  thy  crown. 

6  Thee  let  the  fathers  own, 

And  thee  the  sons  adore  ; 
Join'd  to  the  Lord  by  solemn  vows, 
To  be  forgot  no  more  ! 

«s-^  C.  M. 

"*^»  Old  Age.    Isaiah  xlvi.  4. 

1  IVTY  flying  years,  time  urges  on ; 

iTl.  What's  mortal  must  decay ; 

U  447 


657  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

My  friends — my  youth's  companions  gone, 
Can  I  expect  to  stay  ? 

2  Can  I  exemption  plead,  when  death 

Projects  his  awful  dart  ? 
Can  med'cine  then  prolong  my  breath  ? 
Or  virtue  shield  my  heart  ? 

3  Oh  !  no — then  smooth,  O  Lord,  the  hour ; 

On  thee  my  hope  depends  : 
Support  me  with  almifjhty  pow'r, 
While  dust  to  dust  descends. 

4  Then  shall  my  soul,  O  gracious  God! 

(While  angels  guard  the  way,) 
With  rapture  haste  to  thine  abode, 
To  dwell  in  endless  day. 

5  Through  h^av'n  howe'er  remote  the  bound, 

Thy  love  I'll  then  proclaim  : 
And  join  the  choir  of  saints  that  sound 
Their  great  Redeemer's  name. 

9     PARENTS  AND  CHILDKEN. 

A'^-y  C.  M. 

""  «  Parenis'  Prayer  for  their  Clrildren.    Othat 
hhmael  might  live  before  thee.     Gen.  xvii.  18. 

1  'T'HUS  did  the  pious  Abrah'm  pray 
-*-   For  his  beloved  son  : 

Let  parents  in  the  present  day 
His  language  make  their  own. 

2  Though  they  with  God  in  cov'nant  be, 

And  have  their  heav'n  in  view ; 
They  are  unhappy  till  they  see 
Their  children  happy  too. 

3  They  warn,  indulge,  correct,  beseech. 

While  tears  in  torrents  flow; 
And  'tis  beyond  the  pow'r  of  speech 
To  fell  the  griefs  they  know. 
44S 


G' 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  658 

4  See  ihc  fond  father  clasp  his  child  ; 

Hark  !  how  liis  bowels  move  : 
*•  Shalt  thou,  my  oH'cfniig,  be  exil'd 
From  God  my  Father's  love  ? 

5  "  Shall  cruel  spirits  drag  thee  down 

To  darkness  and  despair ; 
Beneath  th'  Almighty's  angry  frown, 
'I'o  dwell  lor  ever  there  ? 

6  "  Kind  heav'n,  the  dreadful  scene  forbid  ! 

Look  down,  dear  Lord,  and  bless  ; 
I'll  wrestle  hard,  as  Jacob  did — 
May  I  obtain  success  !" 

VtPO    Prayer  for  infants;  or.  Children,  day  hy 
day,  given  to  God. 

.REAT  God,  now  condescend 
'o  bless  our  rising  race  ; 
Soon  may  their  wiUing  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace  I 

2  0  what  a  vast  delight 

Their  happiness  lo  see  ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  iheir  souls  to  thee. 

3  Dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit  pour 

Upon  our  inlant  seed  ; 
O  bring  the  long'd-for  happy  hour 
That  makes  them  thine  indeed. 

4  May  they  receive  thy  word, 

Confess  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
Then  follow  their  despised  Lord 
Through  the  baptismal  stream. 

5  Thus  let  our  favour' d  race 

Surround  thy  sacred  board, 
There  to  adore  thy  sov' reign  grace, 
And  sing  their  dying  Lord. 

449 


659,  ceo      PARTICLLAR   OCCASIONS 

V»«J«y  Prayer  ofparuUsfor  their  offspring. 

1  ]VOW,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
■*■'  To  whom  we  lor  our  children  cry  ! 
I'hc  good  dcciir'd  aud  wanted  most, 

Out  ol  thy  richest  grace  supply  I 

2  Error  and  ignorance  remove, 

The  blindness  of  their  heart  and  mind; 
Give  tlicm  the  wi^Jom  from  above, 
Spotless,  and  peaceable,  and  kind. 

3  Answer  on  them  tlie  end  of  all 

Our  cares,  and  pains,  and  studies  here  ! 
On  them  recover'd  from  their  fall, 
Stamp'd  with  the  humble  character ! 

4  Unite,  what  long  has  been  disjoin'd, 

Knowledge  and  vital  piety  ; 
Learning  and  holiness  combin'd. 
And  truth  and  love  let  all  men  see. 

5  Father,  accept  them  through  thy  Son, 

And  ever  by  thy  Spirit  guide ! 
Thy  wisdom  m  their  lives  be  shown, 
Thy  name  confess'd  and  glorified. 

660  P-  M.    8.8.6.8.8.6. 

.1  T  AND  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord: 
■'-  But  lirst  obedient  to  thy  word 

I  must  myself  appear : 
By  actions,  words,  and  tempers,  show 
I'hai  I  my  heav'nly  Master  know, 

And  serve  with  heart  sincere. 

2  I  must  the  good  example  set 

To  those  that  on  my  pleasure  wait; 

The  stumbling-block  remove  : 
Their  duty  by  my  hie  e.xplain, 
And  still  in  all  my  works  maintain 
The  dignity  of  love. 
4^0 


>^ 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  661 

3  Easy  to  be  entreated,  mild, 
Quickly  appcas'd  and  rcconcil'd, 

A  loH'wor  or  my  God  : 
A  saint  indeed  1  long  to  be 
And  wish  to  lead  my  ianiily 

In  the  celestial  road. 

4  A  sinner  sav'd  myself  from  sin, 
I  strive  my  family  to  win, 

That  thoy  may  be  forgiv'n  ; 
The  children.  Lord,  and  servants  bless, 
And  through  the  paths  of  righteousness 

Conduct  us  all  to  heav'n. 

10.    COLLECTIONS. 

aa-i  L.  M. 

'>"-■■  Liberality. 

1  OH,  W'hat  stupendous  mercy  shines 
^-^  Around  the  majesty  of  Heav'n  ! 
Rebels  he  deigns  to  call  his  sons, 
Their  souls  renew'd,  their  sins  forgiv'n. 

2  Go,  imitate  the  grace  divine, — 
The  grace  that  blazes  Hke  a  sun  ; 
Hold  forth  your  lair,  though  feeble  light, 
Through  all  your  hves  let  mercy  run  ! 

3  Upon  your  bounty's  willing  wings 
Swift  let  the  great  salvation  fly  ; 
The  hungry  teed,  the  naked  clothe  ; 
To  pain  and  sickness  help  apply. 

4  Pity  the  weeping  widow's  wo. 
And  be  her  counsellor  and  stay  ; 
Adopt  the  fatherless,  and  smooth 
To  useful,  happy  hfe,  his  way. 

5  Let  age,  with  want  and  weakness  bow'd, 
Your  bowels  of  compassion  move  ; 

Let  e'en  your  enemies  be  bless'd, — 
Their  hatred  recompens'd  with  love. 

451 


C62,  663     PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

6  When  all  is  done,  renounce  your  deeds- 
Renounce  sfcll-rigliteousness  witli  sccrn 
Thus  wiil  you  {iioriiV  your  God, 
And  thus  the  Christian  r.unie  adorn. 

\*\9^    Providing  Bags  that  wax  not  old. 
Luke  xii.  33. 

1  "^^ES,  there  are  joys  that  cannot  die, 
-*■    With  God  laid  up  in  store  ; 
Treasure,  beyond  the  changing  sky, 

Brighter  than  golden  ore. 

2  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scatter'd  here  below, 
In  the  fair,  fertile  fields  above. 
To  ample  harvests  grow. 

3  The  mite  my  willing  hands  can  give, 

At  Jesus'  feet  I  lay  : 
Grace  shall  the  humble  gift  receive, 
And  grace  at  large  repay. 

£iii*i  L.  Al. 

""«>  Liherali(y.—mg.  ii.  8'. 

1  T^HE  gold  and  silver  are  the  Lord's, 
■*-    And  cv'ry  bicesiiig  earth  affords  ; 
All  come  from  his  propitious  hand," 
And  must  return  at  his  command. 

2  The  blessings  which  I  now  enjoy, 

I  must  for  Christ  and  souls  employ  ; 
For  if  I  use  them  as  niy  own. 
My  Lord  will  soon  call  in  his  loan. 

3  When  I  to  him  in  want  apply, 
He  never  does  my  suit  deny  ; 
And  shall  I  then  refuse  to  give. 
Since  I  so  much  from  him  receive  ? 

4  Shall  JtPus  leave  the  realms  of  day, 
And  clothe  himself  in  humble  clay? 
Shall  he  become  despis'd  and  poor, 
To  make  mo  rich  for  ever  more  ? 

452 


AND   CIRCUMSTAXCES.       664,  664 

5  And  shall  I  wickedly  withhold 
To  give  my  silver  or  my  gold  ? 
To  aid  a  cause  my  soul  approves, 
And  save  the  sinners  Jesus  loves  ? 

6  Expand  my  heart — incUne  me,  Lord, 
To  give  the  whole  I  can  afford  : 
That  what  thy  bounty  render'd  mine, 
I  may  with  cheerful  hands  resign. 

^""*     Imifation  of  Christ  in  doing  good. 

1  "VyHEX  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 

*  '     What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day, 
But  miracles  of  pow'r  and  grace 
Which  spread  salvation  through  our  race. 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord  !  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue  : 
Let  alms  bestow'd,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witness'd  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  last,  but  never  lives. 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives; 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank. 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank. 

4  But  he,  who  marks  from  day  to  day 
In  gen'rous  acts  his  radiant  way. 
Treads  the  same  path  the  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

fift*^  C.  M. 

QOtf     Relieving  Christ  in  his  Memhers. 
Matt.  XXV.  40. 

1  TESLTS.  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  ! 
"    Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 

How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum  I 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

2  Hie;h  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  e.xalted  shine  : 

453 


bob  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

What  can  my  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below. 

The  partners  of  thy  f^race  : 
And  wilt  confess  I  heir  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  cloth'd  and  fed, 

And  visited  and  cheer'd  ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
My  Saviour's  Toicc  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  rev'rence  and  with  love. 

We  in  thy  poor  would  see  ; 
O  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 

11.    SUNDAY  SCIIOOL  ANNIVERSARIES. 

OxjO     The  Importance  of  Ed iicaling  Youth. 

1  "DLEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 
-'-'  At  melting  pity's  call, 

And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heav'nly  manna  fall. 

2  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 

In  sofiest  accents  pleads  ; 
O  !  may  each  tender  bosom  move 
When  mercy  intercedes. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutorM  youth, 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve. 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work  !  young  souls  to  win 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
454 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.      Qi67 ,  668 

From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 

To  seek  redeeming  grace. 
6  Almighty  Ood  !  thy  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  good  design  : 
The  honours  of  thy  name  be  spread, 

And  all  the  glory  thine. 

*>*>'  The  Same. 

Co7igregalion. 

1  TVrOW  let  our  hearts  conspire  to  raise 
-'■^   A  cheerful  anthem  to  thy  praise : 
Let  music,  sweet  as  incense,  rise 
With  grateful  odours  to  the  skies. 

Children. 

2  Teach  us  to  bow  before  thy  face, 
Nor  let  our  hearts  forget  thy  grace  ; 
When  lost  in  ignorance  we  lay, 

Thy  goodness  snatch'd  our  souls  away. 
Congregation. 

3  O  wnat  a  num'rous  race  we  see, 
In  ignorance  and  misery  ! 
Shall  they  continue  still  to  lie 

In  ignorance  and  misery  ? 
Children. 

4  Give,  Lord,  each  hb'ral  soul  to  prove 
The  joys  of  thine  exhaustless  love  : 
May  we  the  sacred  scriptures  know, 
And  hke  the  blessed  Jesus  grow. 

Cnngregalion. 

5  We  feel  a  sympathizing  heart ; 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleasure  to  impart ; 
Hear  thou  our  cry,  and  pitying  see 
O  let  these  children  live  to  thee. 

^^S  Sunday  School. 

Congregation. 
1  /^REAT  God,  accept  our  songs  of  praise, 
^  \Vhich  we  would  to  thy  honour  raise  ; 
30  455 


669  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Bless  our  attempts  to  spread  abroad 
The  knowledge  of  our  Saviour  God. 

Children. 

2  Next  to  our  God,  our  thanks  are  due 
To  those  who  did  compassion  show 
In  kindly  pointing  out  the  road, 
That  leads  to  Christ,  the  way  to  God. 

Con^repatiun. 

3  We  claim  no  merit  of  our  own  ; 
Great  God,  the  work  is  thine  alone  ! 
Thou  didst  at  first  our  hearts  inchne 
To  carry  on  this  great  design. 

Child  re7i. 

4  Now  we  are  taught  to  read  and  pray, 
To  hear  God's  word,  to  keep  his  day  ; 
Lord,  here  accept  the  thanks  we  bring — 
Our  infant  tongues  thy  praise  would  sing. 

Congregation. 

5  With  those  dear  children,  we'll  unite  , 
Their  songs  inspire  us  with  delight ;  . 
Lord,  while  on  earth  we  sing  thy  love, 
May  angels  join  the  notes  above. 

Children. 

6  Great  God,  our  benefactors  bless, 

Congregation. 
And  crown  thy  work  with  great  success  ; 

Both. 
O  may  we  meet  around  thy  throne, 
To  sing  thy  praise  in  strains  unknown. 

^^^  Sutidaij  School 

1  /~\  WHAT  a  pleasure  'tis  to  see 
^-^  Christians  in  harmony  agree, 
To  teach  the  rising  race  to  know 
They're  born  in  sin,  expos'd  to  wo! 
456 


AND   CmClTMSTANCES.  670 

Children. 

2  O  what  a  privilege  is  this, 
That  we  obtain  so  rich  a  grace  ! 
We're  taught  the  path  to  endless  day- 
We're  taught  to  read,  to  sing,  and  pray. 

Chorus. 
To  God  let  highest  praise  be  giv'n  ; 
Hark  !   how  the  echo  sounds  from  heav'n  : 
Come,  let  us  with  the  angels  join — 
Glory  to  God,  good  will  to  men. 

Congregation. 

3  Lord,  thou  hast  said,  in  sacred  page, 
That  children  are  thy  heritage  : 
Accept  them,  bless  them  with  thy  grace, 
Till  they  above  behold  thy  face. 

Childr  671. 

4  Let  blessings  in  abundance  flow 
On  all  around  us  here  below  ; 
May  we  our  benefactors  meet. 
Around  Jehovah's  blissful  seat. 

Chorus. 

To  God,  let  highest  praise  be  giv'n, 
Hark !  how,  &c. 

^  '  "  Sujiday  School 

Boys. 

1  /^NCE  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day, 
^-^  That  saw  the  Saviour  rise  ; 

Once  more  we  tune  our  infant  song 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

Girls. 

2  What  numbers  vainly  spend  these  hours, 

That  are  to  Jesus  due  ! 
Children  and  parents,  how  they  live  ! 
And  how  they  perish  too  ! 

457 


671  PARTICITLAR   OCCASIONS 

Boys. 

3  But  we,  a  happier  few,  are  taught 

The  ways  ot  heav'niy  truth  : 
We  hail  once  more  the  plan  of  love 
That  pities  wand' ring  youth. 

Girls. 

4  Our  foolish  heart?  are  prone  to  err; 

Too  oft  we  find  it  so  ; 
O  may  the  God  of  grace  forgive, 
And  better  hearts  bestow. 

Boifs. 
3  Teach  us  the  way,  while  here  we  learn 
To  read  thy  holy  word  ; 
Bless  all  the  kind  instructions  giv'n. 
And  make  us  thine,  O  Lord. 

Both. 
6  Praise  to  our  God,  and  thanks  to  those 
Who  thus  our  souls  befriend  ; 
While  the  rich  benefit  we  reap, 
On  them  thy  blessing  send. 

fi71  ^-  ^^- 

^  •  -■■  Sunday  Sdiool. 

Boys. 

1  T  ORD,  in  the  days  of  youth 
-^  May  we  in  grace  improve  ; 
And  learn  the  word  of  sacred  truth, 

The  Saviour's  dying  love. 

Girls. 

2  Our  moments  haste  away. 

With  ev'ry  heaving  breath  ; 
And  swiftly  hastens  on  the  day. 
When  we  must  sink  in  death. 

Boys. 

3  While  some  are  never  taught 

The  way  of  God  with  care  ; 
We  bless  the  Lord  that  we  are  brought 
To  this  tliiue  house  of  pray'r. 
458 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  672 

Girls. 

4  Lord  give  us  cars  to  hear, 

And  hearts  to  understand  ; 
In  trouI)Ie  may  we  find  thee  near — 
A  Saviour  close  at  hand  ! 
Boyx. 

5  Through  hfc's  dark  rugged  road, 

Thus  far  we're  kept  by  thee  : 
May  heav'n  at  last  be  our  abode, 
Thy  glory  there  to  see. 

Girls. 

6  Blest  be  our  God,  who  lives, 

And  reigns  with  boundless  sway  ; 
Riohly  our  benefactor  gives  : 
We'll  praise  him  all  the  day. 

Both. 

7  Beyond  the  azure  sky, 

We'll  praise  thee  more  and  more  ; 
And  through  a  long  e'ernity, 
A  God  in  Christ  adore. 

12.    SICKNESS  AND  RECOVERY. 

^  •  ^  Hope  in  SicJcness. 

1  T  ORD  !  I  am  pain'd  ;  but  I  resign 
-*-'  My  body  to  thy  will  ; 

'Tis  grace,  'tis  wisdom  all  divine 
Appoints  the  pains  I  feel. 

2  Dark  are  tlie  ways  of  providence, 

When  those  who  love  thee  groan  : 
Thy  reasons  lie  conceal'd  from  sense, 
Mysterious  and  unknown. 

3  Yet  nature  may  have  leave  to  speak, 

And  plead  beu-.re  her  God, 
Lest  the  o'crhurden'd  heart  should  break 
Beneath  their  heavy  rod. 

4  The  mournful  groans  and  flowing  tears, 

Give  my  poor  spirit  ease  ; 

459 


673,  674     PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

While  every  groan  my  Father  hears  ; 
And  every  tear  he  sees. 

5  Is  not  some  smihng  hour  at  hand, 
Witli  peace  upon  its  wings  ! 
Give  it.  O  Ciod  !  tliy  swift  command, 
With  all  the  joys  it  brings  ! 

Life  and  Death  in  the  hands  of  God. 
1  Sam.  ii.'e.    Job  xiv.  5,  6.    Ps.  xc.  3.  Rev.  i.  18. 

1  TXr^^^^^  mortal  man  resign?  his  breath, 

^^     'Tis  (tocI  directs  the  .shnfis  of  death. 
Casual  howo'er  the  stroke  appear, 
He  sends  the  fatal  messenger. 

2  The  keys  are  in  that  hand  divine  ; 
That  hand  must  first  the  warrant  sign. 
And  arm  the  death,  and  wing  the  dart, 
Which  speeds  his  message  to  our  heart. 

3  Who  first  inspir'd  the  breath  of  lives, 
The  living  kills,  the  dead  revives, 
Brings  to  the  margin  of  the  grave, 
And  shows  us  thence  his  pow'r  to  save : 

4  From  hence  if  thou  my  body  raise, 
I'll  publish  my  Restorer's  praise,     ^ 
My  life  at  thy  dear  hands  receive. 
And  only  for  thy  glory  live. 

fi7A  ^-  ^• 

'^  •  '*    Sick-bed  Devotion;  or,  pleading  without 

repining. 

1  r^  OD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down, 
^^  Behold  the  pains  I  feel ; 

But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne, 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 

2  Diseases  are  thy  servants.  Lord, 

They  come  at  thy  command  ; 
I'll  not  attempt  a  murm'ring  word 
Against  thy  chastening  hand. 
460 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  675 

3  Yet  I  may  pkad  with  humble  erics, 

Remove  tliy  sliarp  rebukes  ; 
My  strength  coiisiimes,  my  spirit  dies 
Tiirough  thy  repeated  strokes. 

4  Crush'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 

We  moulder  to  the  dust ; 
Our  l"eel)le  pow'rs  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  ail  our  beauty's  lost. 

5  I'm  but  a  sojourner  below, 

As  all  my  lathers  were, 
May  I  be  well  prepar'd  to  go 
When  I  the  summons  hear. 

6  But  if  my  Ike  be  spar'd  awhile 

Before  my  last  remove, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still, 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love. 

^^^  S.  M. 

^•^  Sick-bed  reflections. 

1  TUST'o'cr  the  grave  I  hung — 
•^    No  pardon  met  my  eyes, 

As  blessings  never  greet  the  slain. 
And  hope  shall  never  rise. 

2  Sweet  mercy  to  my  soul 

Reveal' d  no  charming  ray  ; 
Before  me  rose  a  long— dark  night, 
With  no  succeeding  day. 

3  Then — Oh,  how  vain  appear'd 

The  joys  beneath  the  sky  I 
Like  visions  past — Uke  flow'rs  that  blow 
When  wint'ry  storms  are  nigh. 

4  How  mourn'd  my  sinking  soul 

Thf  .Sabbath's  hours  divine, 
The  dny  of  frrace.  that  precious  day, 
Consum'd  in  sense  and  sin. 

5  The  work — the  mighty  work 

Of  life,  so  long  delay'd — 

461 


676,  677     PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

Repentance  yet  to  be  begun 
Upon  a  dying  bed. 

676  c.  M. 

1  ^THIS  hard,  from  those  we  love,  to  go, 

-■-    Who  weep  beside  our  bed, 
Whose  tears  bedew  our  burning  brow, 
Whose  arm  supports  our  head : 

2  When  fading  from  the  dizzy  view, 

I  sought  their  forms  in  vain  ; 
The  bitterness  of  death  I  knew. 
And  groan'd  to  hve  again. 

3  'Tis  dreadful  when  th'  accuser's  pow'r 

Assails  the  sinking  heart, 

RecaUing  ev'ry  wasted  hour, 

And  each  unworthy  part. 

4  Yet.  Jesus,  in  that  mortal  fray, 

Thy  blessed  comfort  stole. 
Like  sunshine  in  an  autumn  day, 
Across  my  darken'd  soul. 

5  When  soon,  or  late,  this  feeble  breath 

No  more  to  thee  can  pray,  -- 

Support  me  through  the  vale  of  death. 
And  in  the  darksome  way. 

6  When  cloth' d  in  fleshly  weeds  again, 

I  wait  thy  dread  decree ; 
Judge  of  tiie  world,  remember  then 
That  thou  hast  died  for  me. 


«77  ^-  ^^• 

^  •  ■  God  our  help  in  tronhle. 

1  IV/f  Y  soul,  the  awful  hour  will  come, 
-'■*■  Apace  it  passeth  on, 
To  bear  this  body  to  the  tomb, 
And  thee  to  scenes  unknown. 
462 


AND    riRCUMSTANCKS.  678 

j  My  hoart,  lonu  laU'rincf  with  its  woes, 
yiiail  pant  and  sink  away  ; 
And  you.  my  eyelids,  soon  shall  close 
On' the  last  giiium'ring  ray. 

3  Whence  in  that  hour  shall  I  receive 

A  cordial  for  my  pain  ? 
When,  if  earth's  monarchs  were  my  friends, 
Those  friends  would  weep  in  vain ! 

4  Great  King  of  nature  and  of  grace  ! 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 
And  opens  all  its  deep  distress 
Before  thy  pitying  eyes. 

5  All  its  desires  to  thee  are  known, 

And  ev'ry  secret  fear; 
The  meaning  of  each  broken  groan 
Well  notic'd  by  thine  ear. 

6  0  fix  me  by  that  mighty  pow'r, 

Which  to  such  love  belongs, 
Where  darkness  veils  the  eyes  no  more, 
And  groans  are  chang'd  to  songs. 

^py^  P.  M.     8.8.8.8. 

'^  '  ^  On  recovering  from  Disease. 

1  TTOW  vast  is  the  tribute  I  owe 

-■-^  Of  gratitude,  homage,  and  praise. 
To  the  giver  of  all  I  possess, 
The  life  and  the  length  of  my  days ! 

2  When  the  sorrows  I  boded  were  come, 

I  pour'd  out  my  sighs  and  my  tears ; 
And  to  him,  who  alone  can  relieve. 
My  soul  breath'd  her  vows  and  her  pray'rs. 

3  When  my  heart  throbb'd  with  pain  and  alarm, 

When  paleness  my  cheek  overspread, 
When  sickness  pervaded  my  frame  ; — 
Then  my  soul  on  my  Maker  was  stay'd. 

4  When  death's  awful  image  was  nigh. 

And  no  mortal  was  able  to  save; 

u  2  463 


679  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Thou  didst  brighten  the  valley  of  df'atii. 
And  illumine  the  gloom  of  the  grave. 

5  In  mercy  thy  presence  dispels 

The  shades  of  calamity's  night. 
And  turns  the  sad  scene  of  despair 
To  a  morning  of  joy  and  delight. 

6  Great  source  of  my  comforts  restor'd  ! 

Thou  healer  and  balm  of  my  woes  ! 
Thou  hope  and  desire  of  my  soul  I 
On  thy  mercy  I'll  ever  repose. 

7  How  boundless  the  gratitude  due 

To  thee,  O  thou  (iod  of  my  praise  ! 
The  fountain  of  all  I  possess, 
The  life  and  the  light  of  my  days  I 

a^(^^,  L.  M. 

0  rf  If  y  The  frailty  of  man. 

1  "piRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright, 
-*-  And  I  presum'd  'twould  ne'er  be  night: 
Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 

Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart. 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strons. 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long ; 
And  when  thy  face  was  turn'd  aside. 
My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

3  Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace  !  I  said. 
And  raise  me  from  among  the  dead  : 
Thy  word  rebuk'd  the  pains  I  felt ; 
Thy  pard'ning  love  remov'd  my  guilt. 

4  I  will  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high : 
At  thy  command  diseases  fly  : 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  ? 

5  Thine  anger  but  a  moment  stays  ; 
Thy  love  is  life  and  length  of  days: 

464 


AXD   CIRCUiMSTANCES.        680,  G81 

Though  grief  and  tears  ihc  night  employ, 
The  niorning-siar  restores  the  joy. 

^<D/\  C.  M. 

OOU   Qq^  ddivereth  his  saints  from  affliction. 

1  T  LOVE  tlie  Lord;  he  heard  my  cries, 
-*■  And  pitied  ev'ry  groan  : 

Lonir  ;is  I  hve,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord  ;  he  bow'd  his  ear, 

And  chas'd  my  griefs  away  : 

O  let  my  heart  no  more  despair. 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  ! 

3  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thine  house, 

My  ofT'ring  shall  be  paid  ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

4  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distrest ; 

He  bade  my  pains  remove  : 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest : 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

«ci  L.  M. 

*>^A  John  iv.  35. 

1  T  IFT  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  hght, 
-■-^  Behold  the  fields  already  white  ! 
The  glorious  harvest  now  is  come  ; 
See  ransom'd  sinners  flocking  home. 

2  Mov'd  by  the  Spirit's  softest  wind, 
Their  hearts  are  all  as  one  inclin'd  ; 
Their  former  sins  and  follies  mourn ; 
They  bow,  and  to  their  God  return. 

3  Improve  the  harvest  fleeting  fast, 
Ere  yet  the  shining  season  past, 
When  all  the  work  of  life  shall  end, 
The  last — the  long  dark  night  descend. 

465 


682,  683   rARTicuLAR  occasions. 
fiSa  C.  M. 

Sichness  (i7id  Rrcovery. 

1  IVTy  riod,  thy  service  \v(  II  demands 
-'"'-'-  The  remiiaiit  of  my  days; 
"Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renew'd, 

Bill  to  renew  thy  praise  ? 

2  Thine  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Did  tliis^weak  frame  susmin  ; 
When  hfe  was  hov'ring  o'er  the  grave, 
And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 

3  Thou,  when  the  pains  of  death  were  felt, 

Didst  chase  the  fears  of  hell ; 
And  teach  my  pale  and  quiv'ring  lips 
Thy  matchless  grace  to  tell. 

4  Calmly  I  bow'd  my  fainting  head 

On  thy  dear  faithful  breast  ; 
Pleas'd  to  obey  my  Father's  call 
To  his  eternal  rest. 

5  Into  thy  hands,  my  Saviour  God, 

Did  I  my  soul  resign  : 
In  firm  dependence  on  that  truth 
Which  made  salvation  mine. 

6  Back  from  tlie  borders  of  the  grave, 

At  thy  command  I  come  : 
Nor  will  I  urge  a  speedier  flight 
To  my  celestial  home. 


Ar. 


fiS^  CM. 

votF  Affiiclion,  or  I\Ied{tation  on  God's  Love. 
Ps.  civ.  34. 

1  "OTHEN  languor  and  disease  invade 

'  *     This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pains. 
And  long  to  fly  away. 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 
46G 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  684 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 
In  life's  fair  book  set  down  ; 
Sweet  to  k)ok  forward  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own. 

I    4  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine 
/  My  sins  on  Jesus  laid  ; 

Sweet  to  remember  that  his  blood 
My  debt  of  sufl''ring  paid.         ^ 

5  Sweet  in  his  righteousness  to  stand, 

Which  saves  from  second  death  ; 
Sweet  to  experience,  day  by  day, 
His  spirit's  quick'ning  breath. 

6  If  snch  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 

What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Immediately  from  thee  ! 

po  I  P.  M.    8.7.8.7.8.7. 

^^^  Sioeet  Affliction.— A  So?ig  in  a  Storm, 

1  TN  the  floods  of  tribulation, 

-*■  While  the  billows  o'er  me  roll, 
Jesus  whispers  consolation. 

And  supports  my  fainting  soul : 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Praise  the  Lord. 

2  Thus  the  lion  yields  me  honey, 

From  the  eater  food  is  giv'n, 
Strengthen'd  thus  I  still  press  forward, 

Singins  as  I  wade  to  heav'n, — 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
And  my  sins  are  all  forgiv'n. 

3  Floods  of  tribulation  heighten, 

Billows  still  around  me  roar, 
Those  that  know  not  Christ — ye  frighten, 

But  my  aoicl  defies  your  pow'r  : 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

.467 


(185  PARTICULAR  OCCASION'S 

4  In  the  sacred  pajc  recorded 

Tims  his  word  securely  stands  ; 
*  Fear  not,  I'm  in  trouble  near  thee. 

Naught  shall  f)luck  you  Irom  my  hands  ;' 
Sweet  alfliction,  sweet  atHiciion, 
Ev'ry  word  my  love  demands. 

5  All  I  meet  I  find  assist  me 

In  my  path  to  heav'nly  joy, 
Where,  though  trials  now  attend  me, 

Trials  never  more  annoy  : 
Hallelujah,  (Soc. 

G  Bless'd  there  with  a  weight  of  glory, 

Still  the  path  I'll  ne'er  forget. 
But,  exulting,  cry,  it  led  me 

To  my  blessed  Saviour's  seat — 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Which  has  brought  to  Jesus'  feet. 

13.    PUBLIC  AXD  XATIONAL  BLESSINGS  AND 
AFFLICTIONS. 

^^5  Thani^iving. 

1  "pRAISE,  happy  land  !  Jehovah's  name  ; 
-*-     His  goodness,  and  thy  bliss  proclaim  : 
For  thee  each  blessing  largely  flows, 
That  freedom's  lib'ral  hand  bestows. 

2  Thy  children  are  secure  and  blest  ; 
Thy  shores  have  peace,  thy  cities  rest ; 
He  feeds  thy  sons  with  finest  wheat. 
And  adds  his  blessing  to  their  meat. 

3  Thy  changing  seasons  he  ordains. 
Thine  early  and  thy  latter  rains  ; 

His  Hakes  of  snow  like  wool  he  sends, 
And  well  the  springing  corn  defends. 

4  But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways, 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praise  : 

To  all  our  land  his  laws  are  shown  ; 
His  gospel's  through  the  nation  known. 
468 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.      686,  687 

(*^i*  C.  !VI. 

l>-!50         yalional  stcuril ij  from  God. 

1  TN  vain  opposing  nations  rage, 
'■  If  God  with  us  abide  : 

()ne  word  of  his  dissolves  their  strength, 
And  humbles  all  their  pride. 

2  His  wisdom  sees  correction  meet ; 

He  gives  the  dread  command,' 
And  war  its  desolation  spreads 
Through  ev'ry  trembhng  land. 

3  His  purpose  wrought,  again  he  speaks, 

And  desolations  cease  ; 
War's  loud  alarms  are  heard  no  more, 
And  all  the  world  is  peace. 

4  Mortals,  adore  his  sov'reign  pow'r, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  : 
Through  all  your  various  tribes  be  still. 
And  know  that  he  is  God. 

^^  •  In  time  of  war. 

1  /T!J.0D,  to  correct  the  world, 
^^  In  wrath  is  slow  to  rise  ; 

But  comes  at  length,  in  thunder  cloth'd, 
And  darkness  veils  the  skies. 

2  His  banners,  lifted  high, 

The  nations'  God  declare. 
And,  stain'd  with  blood,  with  terrors  mark'd 
Spread  wonder  and  despair. 

3  All  earthly  pomp  and  pride 

Are  in  his  presence  lost ; 
Empires  o'erturn'd,  thrones,  sceptres,  crowns. 
In  wild  confusion  tost. 

4  While  war  and  wo  prevail, 

And  desolation  wide ; 
In  God,  the  sov'reign  Lord  of  all, 
The  righteous  still  confide. 

469 


G88  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

5  Mysterious  is  the  course 

Of  his  tremendous  way  : 
His  path  is  in  the  trackless  winds, 
And  in  tiie  ibaming  sea. 

6  Yet,  though  now  wrapt  in  clouds, 

And  from  our  view  conceal'd 
The  righteous  Judge  will  soon  appear. 
In  majesty  reveal'd  ! 

7  He'll  curb  the  lawless  pow'r, 

The  deadly  wrath  of  man  ; 
And  all  the  windings  will  unfold 
Of  his  own  gracious  plan. 

8  The  sons  of  tyranny 

In  ruin  shall  be  hurl'd  ; 
And  light,  and  liberty,  and  bhss, 
Embrace  the  new-born  world. 

^G«  L.  M. 

*>^^  In  Time  of  War.     Ps.  xlvi. 

1  ON  Thee,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies. 
^-^  On  thee  our  steadfast  hope  relies  ; 
When  hostile  pow'rs  against  us  join, 
What  aid  so  present.  Lord,  as  thine  ? 

2  By  thee  secur'd,  no  fears  we  own^ 
Though  earth,  convuls'd,  beneath  us  groan, 
Though  tempests  o'er  her  surface  sweep, 
And  whirl  her  hills  into  the  deep  ; 

3  Though,  arm'd  with  rage,  before  our  eyes 
That  deep  in  all  its  honors  rise. 

While,  as  the  tumult  spreads  around. 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  sound. 

4  Behold  fair  S ion's  blest  retreat, 
Where  God  has  fixt  his  awiul  seat ; 
Whose  walls  to  heav'n's  almighty  Lord 
His  chosen  residence  afford. 

5  God,  ever  watchful,  ever  nigh. 
Bids  storms  around  her  harmless  fly  ; 

470 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.       689,  690 

His  early  care  each  foe  withstands, 
And  backward  turns  the  yielding  bands, 

^^ '^  Prai/erfor  Peace. 

1  TIT'IilLE  Justice  waves  her  vengeful  hand, 

•  •     'rreniciiduus  o'er  a  guilty  land, 
Almighty  God,  thy  awful  pow'r 
With  tear  and  trembling  we  adore. 

2  Where  shall  we  fly  but  to  thy  feet? 
Our  only  reluge  is  thy  scat ; 

Thy  seat  where  potent  mercy  pleads, 
And  holds  thy  thunder  from  our  heads. 

3  While  peace  and  plenty  blest  our  days, 
Where  waii  the  tribute  of  our  praise  ? 
Ungratetul  race  I  how  have  we  spent 
The  blessings  which  thy  goodness  lent ! 

4  Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye; 
Though  loud  our  crimes  for  vengeance  cry, 
Let  mercy's  louder  voice  prevail, 

Nor  thy  long-sufi"'ring  patience  fail. 

5  Encourag'd  by  thy  sacred  word, 
May  we  not  plead  thy  promise,  Lord  ; 
That  when  an  humble  nation  mourns, 
Thy  rising  wrath  to  pity  turns  ? 

6  O  let  thy  sov'reign  grace  impart 
Contrition  to  each  rocky  heart ; 
And  bid  sincere  repentance  flow, 
In  general,  undissembled  wo. 

7  Fair  smihng  peace  again  restore; 
With  plenty  bless  the  pining  poor: 
And  may  a  happy,  thankful  land, 
Obedient  own  thy  guardian  hand. 

fiOrt  L.  M.  ■      -c^.J^Ii^-      ' 

Ol?U  Prayer  for  Peace.     Amosiii";  1" — 6. 
1  TXTHILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  0  Lord, 

*  '     We  view  the  terrors  of  thy  sword, 

31  X  471 


691  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

O  wliuhcr  sliall  the  helpless  fly  ? 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  iheir  cry  ? 

2  The  helplcFS  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Are  grown  familiar  to  thine  ears  : 
Oft  has  thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 

3  On  thee  our  guardian  God  we  call — 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall  ; 
And  is  there  no  deliv'^rance  there  ? 
And  must  we  perish  in  despair  ? 

4  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn — 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ! 

O  spare  our  guilty  country — spare 

The  church  which  thou  hast  planted  here. 

5  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God ; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood  ; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises — 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

6  Tliese  plea?,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down, 
On  guii'y  lands  in  helpless  wo  : 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

rf'oi  C.  M.    •  - 

^•^  ■-  For  a  ruhlic  Fast. 

1  QEE,  gracious  God  before  thy  throne ; 
^  Thy  mourning  people  bend  ! 

'Tis  on  thy  sov'reign  grace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land. 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  Great  God,  and  is  Columbia  spard, 

Ungrateful  as  we  are  ! 
0  make  thy  awful  warnings  heard, 
While  mercy  cries^  '  Forbear.' 
472 


AND   CIRCUMSTA^"CES.  692 

1   What  latid  so  favour'd  of  tho  skies, 
As  thttse  apostate  States  ! 
( )ur  nuni'rous  crimes  increasing  rise, 
Vci  still  thy  vengeance  v/aits. 

5  Plow  chang'd,  alas!  arc  truths  divine 
For  error,  guih,  and  shame  ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian's  name  ! 

G  Regardless  of  thy  smile  or  fro'.vn, 
'I'heir  pleasures  they  require  ; 
And  sink  %viih  gay  indiff'rence  down 
To  everlasting  lire. 

7  O  turn  us,  turn  us,  niighiy  Lord, 
By  thy  unbounded  grace  ; 
Then  shall  uur  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  iacc. 

S  Then  should  insulting  foes  invade, 
We  shall  not  sink  sn  fear  ; 
Secure  of  nover-faihng  aid, 
If  God,  our  God  is  near. 

aQ^>  L.  M. 

Osy-Kj  Covfession  and  Prayer. 

.1  (^H  may  the  pow'r  which  melts  the  rock 
^  Be  felt  by  all  assembled  here  ! 
Or  else  our  service  will  but  mock 
The  God  whom  we  profess  to  fear  ! 

2  Lord,  while  thy  judgments  shake  the  land 

Th.y  people's  eyes  are  fix'd  on  thee  ! 
We  own  thy  just  uplifted  hand, 
Which  thousands  cannot,  will  not  see. 

3  How  long  hast  thou  bestow'd  thy  care 

On  this  indulg'd,  ungrateful  spot ; 
While  other  nations  lar  and  near. 

Have  envied  and  admir'd  our  lot. 

• 

4  Here  peace  and  liberty  have  dwelt. 

The  glorious  gospel  brigh;ly  shone  ; 

473 


693  FAUTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

And  ofi  our  enemies  have  felt 

'I'liat  God  has  made  oar  cause  his  own- 

5  But  ah  I  hoih  heav'n  and  earth  have  heard 

Our  vile  requital  of  his  love  ! 
We,  whom  like  children  he  has  rear'd, 
Rebels  against  his  goodness  prove. 

6  His  grace  despis'd,  his  pow'r  defied, 

And  legions  of  the  blackest  crimes, 
Profaneness,  riot,  lust,  and  pride, 
Arc  signs  that  mark  the  pret;enl  times. 

7  The  Lord  displeas'd  has  rais'd  his  rod; 

Ah,  where  are  now  the  taithtul  few 
Who  tremble  for  the  ark  of  God, 
And  know  what  Israel  ought  to  do  ? 

8  Lord,  hear  thy  people  ev'ry  where, 

Who  meet  to  mourn,  confess,  and  pray, 
The  nation  and  thy  churches  spare, 
And  let  thy  wrath  be  turn'd  away. 

^Q«  P.   M. 

0.70       Praise  for  deliverance  and  ■peace. 

1  TDEACE  !  the  welcome  sound  proclaim  ; 
-*-     Dwell  with  rapture  on  the  theme. 
Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain  ;  -- 
Peace  on  earth  ?  good- will  to  men ! 

2  Breezes!  whisp'ring  soft  and  low, 
Gently  murmur  as  ye  blow. 
Now,  when  war  and  discord  cease, 
Praises  to  the  God  of  peace. 

3  Ocean's  billows  far  and  wide, 
Rolling  in  majestic  pride  ! 

Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain  : 
Peace  on  earth  I  good- will  to  men ! 

4  Vocal  songsters  of  the  grove  ! 
Sweetly  chant  in  notes  of  love, 
Now  when  war  and  discord  cease, 
Praises  to  the  God  of  peace. 

474 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.      694,  695 

5  Mortals,  who  tlicsc  hlcp^ings  fee!  ! 
Christians,  who  hcfore  him  kneel ! 
Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain: 
Peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  men  ! 

4.    FOR  THE  PRESIDENT,  CONGRESS,  MAGIS- 
TRATES,  &C. 

0»>'l:       Trayer  for  (he  President,  Congress, 
j}Iriiri!it rates,  i\-c. 

1  /^REAT  Lord  of  all,  thy  matchless  pow'r 
^^  Archangels  in  the  hcav'ns  adore  ; 
With  them  our  Sov'reign  thee  we  own, 
And  bow  the  knee  before  thy  throne. 

2  Let  dove-ey'd  peace  with  odour'd  wing, 
On  us  her  grateful  blessings  fiing  ; 
Freedom  spread  beauteous  as  the  morn, 
And  plenty  till  her  ample  horn. 

3  Pour  on  our  Chief  thy  mercies  down, 
His  days  with  heav'nly  wisdom  crown  ; 
Pesolve  his  heart,  where'er  he  goes, 

"  To  launch  the  stream  that  duty  shows." 

4  Over  our  Capitol  difiuse, 

From  hills  divine,,  thy  welcome  dews, 
While  Congress,  in  one  patriot  band, 
Prove  the  firm  fortress  of  our  land. 

5  Our  ^lagistrates  with  grace  sustain. 
Nor  let  them  bear  the  sword  in  vain; 
Long  as  they  fill  their  awful  seat. 

Be  vice  seen  dying  at  their  feet. 

6  For  ever  from  the  western  sky, 
Bid  the  "destroying  angel"  fly! 
With  grateful  songs  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  round  us  blaze  a  wall  of  fire. 

«Q^  L.  M. 

\Ptft9  Jicligious  toleration  ougJit  to  be  defended 

by  our  rulers. 
1    A  BSTTRD  and  vain  attempt !  to  bind 
■^^  Willi  iron  chains  the  free-born  mind, 

475 


696 


To  force  con  vie;  ion,  and  reclaim 
The  waiid*rii:g  by  dcstruciive  llanic. 

Bold  anotrr.nce  I  io  snatch  from  Iieav'n 
Dominion  not  to  mortals  giv'n  ; 
O'er  conscience  lo  usurp  tlic  throne, 
Accountable  to  God  alone. 

Jesus  !  tljy  gentle  law  of  love 
Does  no  such  cnieltier,  approve: 
Mild  as  thyself,  thy  doctrine  wields 
No  arms  but  what  persuasion  yields. 

Ey  proofs  divii.o,  and  reason  strong, 
It  draws  the  willing  soul  along  ; 
And  conquests  to  thy  church  acquires 
By  eloquence  v.'hich  heav'n  inspires. 

O  happy,  who  are  thus  compell'd 
To  the  rich  feast,  by  Jesus  held  : 
May  we  this  blessing  know,  and  prize 
The  light  which  liberty  supplies. 


696 


D  E  A  T  n. 

1.    DEATH  VJ  GEXEKAL. 

C.  M. 

1  Sam.  XV.32. 

TEN,  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life, 


Waitij  g  to  pass  death's  awful  flood, 
Great  God,  at  thy  command  ! 

When  weeping  friends  surround  my  bed, 
And  close  my  sighiless  eyes  ; 

When  shatier'd  by  the  weight  of  years 
This  1/roken  body  lies  : 

When  ev'ry  long-lov'd  scene  of  life 
Stands  reauv  to  depart  ; 
476 


When  the  last  ?igh  that  shakes  the  frame 
Shall  rend  this  bursting  heart : 

4  0,  thou  great  Source  of  joy  supreme, 

Whose  arm  alone  can  save, 
Dispel  the  darkness  that  surrounds 
The  entrance  to  the  grave  ! 

5  Lay  thy  supporting  gentle  hand 

Beneath  my  sinking  head  ; 
And,  with  a  ray  of  love  divine, 
Illume  my  dying  bed  ! 

6  Leaning  on  thy  dear  faithful  breast, 

May  I  resign  my  breath  ! 
And,  in  thy  tond  embraces,  lose 
"  The  bitterness  of  death  !" 

aiv-r  L.  M.     :  '.  L^i-^-^r'-- 

^^  *      The  living  know,  (J-c.     Eccl.  k.  5. 

1  T^^n-IERE  are  the  dead  ?— In  heav'n  or  hell 

'  '  Their  disembodied  spirits  dwell  ; 
Their  perish'd  forms  in  bonds  of  clay, 
Reserv'd  until  the  judgment  day. 

2  "Who  are  the  dead  ? — The  sons  of  time 
In  ev'ry  age,  and  state,  and  clime  ; 
Renown'd,  dishonour'd  or  ibrgot. 

The  place  that  knew  them  knows  them  not. 

3  Where  are  the  living  ? — On  the  ground 
Where  pray'r  is  heard  and  mercy  found ; 
Where,  in  the  compass  of  a  span. 

The  mortal  makes  th'  immortal  man. 

4  Who  are  the  living  ? — They  whose  breath 
Draws  every  moment  nigh  to  death  ; 

Of  endless  bliss  or  wo  the  heirs  : 
Oh,  what  an  awful  lot  is  theirs  ! 

5  Then,  timely  warn'd,  let  us  begin 
To  follow  Christ  and  flee  from  sin  ; 
Daily  grow  up  in  him  our  head. 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

477 


6^8,  699  DEATH. 


698  s.  M.     .  /r^»J<^a^^^t 


O  »  ^^^^'■'^  ^^^"  ^'^st  be  found, 
iicst  ior  the  weary  soul  ? 
i  were  vaui  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound 
Ur  pierce  to  euher  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

,    '/'^'^'  ^I'ss  <<Jr  M-hich  we  sigh  ; 
lis  not  the  whole  oflife  to  live. 
Nor  all  of  death  iodic. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  liib  above, 
Unnieasur'd  by  the  flight  of  years— 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  panrr 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  • 
Oh  !  what  eierual  horrors  hancr 
Around  the  second  death  !     " 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace  ! 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun:— 
Lest  we  be  driven  irom  thy  lace, 
And  evermore  undone. 

6  Here  would  we  end  our  quest- 

Alone  are  found  in  thee 
The  hie  of  perfect  love— the  rest 
Ot  immortahty. 

«OQ  L.  M. 

^*^^  The.  Tolling  BelL       ^ 

^  (yj  ^s  the  bell,  with  solemn  toll, 
ypeaks  the  departure  of  a  soul, 
Let  each  one  ask  himself,  "  Am  I 
Prepar'd,  should  I  be  cali'd  to  die  V* 

2  Only  this  frail  and  fleeting  breath 

Preserves  me  from  the  jaws  of  death ;     . 
boon  as  It  fa;!s,  at  once  I'm  gone, 
And  plung'd  into  a  world  unknown. 
478 


DEATH.  700 

3  Then  leaving;  r>ll  T  lov'd  below, 
To  (toil's  inliunal  I  must  go  ; 
Must  hear  the  judi^e  pronounce  my  fate, 
And  fix  my  everlastintj  state. 

1  Lord  Jesus  !  help  me  now  to  flee, 
And  seek  my  hope  alone  in  thee  ; 
Apply  thy  blood,  thy  Spirit  give, 
tjubdue  my  sin,  and  let  me  live. 

5  Then  when  the  solemn  bell  I  hear, 
If  sav'd  from  guilt,  I  need  not  fear  ; 
Nor  would  the  thought  distressing  be, 
Perhaps  it  next  may  toll  for  me. 

*^^  The  Si  ing  of  Death  is  Sin. 

1  TXTHENCR  has  the  world  her  magic  pow'r  ? 

^^    Why  deem  we  death  a  foe  ? 
Recoil  from  weary  life's  best  hour 
And  covet  longer  wo  ? 

2  The  cause  is  conscience — conscience  oft 

Her  tale  of  guilt  renews  ; 
Her  voice  is  terrible,  though  soft. 
And  dread  of  death  ensues. 

3  Then  anxious  to  be  longer  spar'd, 

Man  mourns  his  fleeting  breath  ; 
All  evils  then  seem  light,  compar'd 
With  the  approach  of  death. 

4  'Tis  judgment  shakes  him — there's  the  fear 

That  prompts  the  wish  to  stay : 
He  hiis  incurr'd  a  long  arrear, 
And  must  despair  to  pay. 

5  Fay  ! — follow  Christ,  and  all  is  paid  : 

His  death  your  peace  ensures  ; 
Think  on  the  grave  where  he  was  laid, 
And  calm  descend  to  yours. 

479 


701,  702  DEATH. 

701  .^-  ^^• 

4X91.  y/^p  voice  of  the  tomb. 

1  XT  ARK  !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound  : 
■*■■'■  My  ears  attend  the  cry  : 

"  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed 

In  spite  of  all  your  tovv'rs  ! 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head, 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God  !  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  arc  wc  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ! 

4  Grant  us  the  pow'r  of  quick'ning  grace 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly  ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

70'2  .  ^-  ^• 

4  \J^  'j^f^g  vanity  of  man  as  mortal. 

1  nPEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
■*-    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ! 

I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast ; 

A  fleeting  hour  of  time  : 
Man  is  l>ut  vanity  and  dust,  - 

In  all  his  flow'r  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move. 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  : 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  the  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honour's  gaudy  show  ; 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore  ; 
They  toil  ior  heirs  they  know  not  who, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 
460 


DEATH.  70S 


5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 

From  crtaiiires,  oarih  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappuinl  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  resign  my  earthly  hope, 

My  lond  desires  recall  ; 
I  give  my  mortal  int'rest  up. 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 


'"•>  Death  at  hand. 

1  'T'HEE  we  adore,  eternal  Name ! 
-"-    And  humbly  own  to  thee, 
How  Ibeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 

What  dying  worms  are  we. 

2  Our  wasting  lives  are  short' ning  still, 

As  months  and  days  increase  ; 
And  cv'ry  bcaiing  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

3  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground, 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

4  Good  God  !  on  what  a  slender  thread, 

Hang:*  everlasting  things ! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead. 
Upon  lite's  feeble  strings. 

5  Yet  while  a  world  of  joy  or  wo 

Depends  on  ev'ry  breath, 
Thoughtless  and  unconcern'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death. 

6  Waken,  0  Lord  !  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dang'rous  road; 

And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence. 

May  they  be  found  with  God ! 

481 


704,  705  DEATH. 

704  L.  M.   Ji^Jf^'M 

1  '"PHAT  awful  hour  will  soon  appear, 
-'-  f^wift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  flies. 
When  all  that  pains  or  pleases  here, 

Will  vanish  Ironi  my  closing  eyes. 

2  Death  calls  my  friends,  my  neighbours  hence, 

And  none  resist  the  fatal  dart : 
Continual  warnings  strike  my  sense. 
And  shall  they  lail  to  strike  my  heart  ? 

3  Think,  0  my  soul !  how  much  depends 

On  the  short  period  of  to-day  : 
Shall  time,  which  heav'n  in  mercy  lends. 
Be  negligently  thrown  away  ? 

4  Thy  remnant  minutes  strive  tause  ; 

Awake,  rouse  ev'ry  active  pow'r; 
And  not  in  dreams  and  trifles  lose 
This  little,  this  important  hour  ! 

5  Lord  of  my  life,  inspire  my  heart 

With  heav'nly  ardour,  grace  divine  ; 
Nor  let  thy  presence  e'er  depart, 

For  strength,  and  life,  and  death  are  thine. 

6  0  leach  me  the  celestial  skill. 

Each  awful  warning  to  improve  : 
And,  while  my  days  are  short' ning  still, 
Prepare  me  for  the  joys  above  1 

•  ^*-'  NurrJbering  our  days. 

1  f^  OD  of  eternity  !  from  thee 
^-^  Did  infant  time  his  being  draw  ; 
Moments  and  days,  and  months  and  years, 

Revolve,  by  thy  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away  ; 

Steady  and  strong  the -current  flows  I 
Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea, 
The  boundless  gulf  from  which  it  rose. 
482 


DEATH.  706 

3  Thoughtless  and  vain,  oiir  mortal  race 

Alonf,'  the  miglity  stream  are  borne 
On  to  their  everlasting  home, — 
Tliat  country  whence  there's  no  return. 

4  Yet  while  the  shore  on  either  side 

Presents  a  gaudy,  flatt'ring  show, 
We  gaze,  in  loud  amazemciu  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  wc  go. 

5  Great  source  of  wisdom!  teach  my  heart 

To  know  the  price  of  ev'ry  hour; 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure  and  its  pow'r. 

7  mi  ^-  ^• 

4  \7SJ  Man  fading  and  reviving. 

1  'ynE  morning  flow'rs  display  their  sweets, 
-*-    And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 

As  careless  of  the  noon-day  heats 
And  fearless  of  the  ev'ning  cold. 

2  Nipt  by  the  wind's  untimely  blast, 

Paroh'd  by  the  sun's  directer  ray. 
The  momentary  glories  waste. 
The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine. 

When  youth  its  pride  and  beauty  shows  ; 
Fairer  than  sprincj  the  colours  shine 
And  sweeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 

4  Or  worn  by  slowly  rolling  years, 

Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
The  fading  glory  disappears, 
The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

5  Yet  these,  new-rising  from  the  tomb, 

With  lustre  brighter  far  shall  shine  ; 
Revive  with  ever-during  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

6  Let  sickness  blast  and  death  devour. 

If  heav'n  must  recompense  our  pains; 

483 


707,  708  DEATH. 

Perish  the  grass,  and  fade  the  flow'r, 
II  lirni  the  word  ol  (Jod  remains. 

Victory  over  death. 

1  "XX^HEN  death  appears  before  my  sight, 

^    In  all  his  dire  array  ; 
Unequal  to  the  dreadtul  fight, 
My  courage  dies  away. 

2  How  shall  I  meet  this  potent  foe 

Whose  trow  n  my  soul  alarms  ? 
Dark  horror  sits  upon  his  brow  ; 
And  vict'ry  waits  his  arms. 

3  But  see  my  glorious  Leader  nigh  ! 

Jesus,  my  h^aviour.  lives : 
Before  him  death's  pale  terrors  fly, 
And  my  faint  heart  revives. 

4  0  may  I  meet  the  final  hour 

With  fortitude  divine  ! 
Sustain'd  by  his  almighty  pow'r, 
The  conquest  must  be  mine. 

5  Lord  !  I  commit  my  soul  to  thee  : 

Accept  ilie  sacred  trust  ; 
Receive  this  nobler  part  of  me,       - 
And  watch  my  sleeping  dust. 

6  0  let  me  join  angelic  lays. 

And,  with  the  blissiul  throng. 
Resound  salvation,  pow'r,  and  praise, 
In  everlasting  song  ! 

70S  ^-  ^^- 

4  \J<j     Christ^s  Presence  makes  Death  easy. 

1  TX/'HY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ? 

*  '     What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  : 

484 


DEATH. 


709 


Slill  we  shrink  back  a^ain  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  O,  if  my  Lord^would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  sliould  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fi-arlcss  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  past. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

,y^Q  S.  M.      -%^,   '/Kvtt. 

4\Jtr         Triumph  over  Dealh  in  Hope  of  the 
Resurrection. 

1  A  ND  must  this  body  die  ? 
-^  'i'his  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 

Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay  ? 

2  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms. 

Shall  but  refine  this  flesh, 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives. 

And  often;  from  the  skies. 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Array'd  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine. 
And  ev'ry  shape,  and  ev'ry  face, 
Look  heav'nly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 
We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  pow'r  above. 

6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 

485 


710, 711  DEATH. 

Till  tunes  of  nobler  sounds  we  raise 
VV^iih  our  immortal  tongues. 

2.    DEATH  OF  FRIENDS  AND  RELATIVES. 

710  c.  M.  ''n.^t^. 

1  IV/rUST  friends  and  kindred  droop  and  die, 
^^^  And  helpers  be  wiihdrawn  ; 

While  sorrow,  with  a  weeping  eye, 
Counts  up  our  comforts  gone  ? 

2  Be  thou  our  comfort,  mighty  God  ! 

Our  helper  and  our  friend  ; 
Nor  leave  us  in  this  dang'rous  road, 
Till  all  our  trials  end. 

3  0  may  our  feet  pursue  the  way 

Our  pious  fathers  led  ; 
While  love  and  holy  zeal  obey 
The  counsels  of  the  dead. 

4  Let  us  be  wean'd  from  earthly  joys  ; 

Let  hope  our  grief  dispel  : 

The  dead  in  Jesus  shall  arise, 

In  endless  bliss  to  dwell. 

711  L.  M. 

•-■--'•  0?^  the  death  of  a  parent. 

1  THROUGH  nature's  voice  you  must  obey, 

■*-    Think,  while  your  swelling  grieis  o'erflow 
That  hand,  which  takes  your  joys  away, 
That  sov'reign  hand  can  heal  your  wo. 

2  And  while  your  mournful  thoughts  deplore 

The  parent  gone,  remov'd  the  friend  ! 
With  hearts  resign'd,  his  grace  adore. 
On  whom  your  nobler  hopes  depend. 

3  Does  he  not  bid  his  children  come 

Thro'  death's  dark  shades  to  realms  of  light ! 
Yet,  when  he  calls  them  to  their  home 
Shall  fond  survivors  mourn  their  flight  ? 

4  His  word — here  let  your  souls  rely 

Immortal  consolation  gives  : 
486 


712,  713 


Your  hcav'nly  Father  cannot  die, 
Th'  eternal  Friend  for  ever  lives. 

5  O  be  that  brst  of  friends  your  trust ; 
On  his  almighty  arm  recline; 
lie,  when  your  comforts  sink  in  dust 
Can  give  you  comforts  more  divine. 


1  TI/'^I'^LE  '^  '^^  grave  our  fri 
*  '     Around  their  cold  remaii 


712  c.  M. 

friends  are  borne, 
remains 

How  all  the  tender  passions  mourn, 
And  each  fond  heart  complains  ! 

2  But  down  to  earth,  alas  !  in  vain 

We  bend  our  weeping  eyes. 
Ah  !  let  us  leave  these  seats  of  pain, 
And  upwards  learn  to  rise. 

3  Hope  cheerful  smiles  amid  the  gloom, 

And  beams  a  healing  ray  ; 
And  guides  us  from  the  darksome  tomb, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  To  those  bright  courts  when  hope  ascends, 

She  calms  the  swelling  wo  ; 
In  hope  we  meet  our  happy  friends, 
And  tears  ibrget  to  flow. 

5  Then  let  our  hearts  repine  no  more, 

That  earthly  comfort  dies  ; 

But  lasting  happiness  explore, 

And  ask  it  from  the  skies. 

3.    DEATH  OF  THE  Y0UJ?G. 

71*^  C.  M. 

<  Jl  O   Childreti  dying  in  their  Infancy  in  the 
arms  of  Jesus.     Matt.  xix.  14. 

1  'T'HY  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord  ! 
-^    With  transport  all  divine  ; 
Thy  image  trace  in  every  word, — 
Thy  love  in  every  line. 

32  X  2  487 


ri4  DEATH. 

2  Metliiuks  I  see  a  thousand  charms 

Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  lace, 
While  infants  in  thy  tender  arms 
Receive  the  smiling  grace. 

3  '  I  take  these  little  lambs,'  said  he, 

'  And  lay  them  in  my  breast ; 
Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, — 
In  me  be  ever  blest. 

4  '  Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 

Eiit  can't  dissolve  my  love  ; 
Millions  of  infant  souls  compose 
The  family  above. 

5  '  Their  feeble  frames  my  pow'r  shall  raise. 

And  mould  with  heav'nly  skill : 
■  I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise, 
And  hands  to  do  my  will.' 

6  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear, 

And  shout,  with  joys  divine. 
Dear  Saviour,  all  wo  have  and  are 
Shall  be  for  ever  thine. 

71  J.  ^-  ^- 

'  *  '^  On  (he  di-alh  of  a  ch  ild. 

1  T  IFE  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  houn 
^  How  soon  the  vapour  flies  ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flow'r, 

That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  The  once  lov'd  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  emplovs  : 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  fled, 
And  vvither'd  all  her  joys. 

3  But  wait  the  interposing  gloom. 

And  lo  !  stern  winter  flies  ; 
And.  drest  in  beauty's  fairest  bloom, 
The  fiow'ry  tribes  arise. 

4  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time. 

When  what  we  now  deplore 
488 


DEATH.  715,716 

Shall  nsie  in  fiiU  inunorlal  prime 
And  bloom  to  Ihde  no  mure. 
5  Then  cease,  fond  nature  !  cease  thy  tears  ; 
Religion  points  on  high  : 
There  everlasting  spring  appears, 
And  joys  that  cannot  die. 

•71-^  <^-  ^- 

*  ^^  Af  the  Funeral  of  a  you7}g  Fcrso7i. 

1  TyiiEN  bloonnng  youth  is  snatch'd  away 

'  •     By  death's  resistle.>=s  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  inourntul  tribute  pay 
Wiiicli  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O,  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awlul  power, — '  I  too  must  die  !' 
Sink  deep  in  ev'ry  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more  ; 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour, 
To-inorrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  ev'ry  heart  obey  ; 
Is  or  be  the  heav'nly  warning  vain, 
Wliich  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  Oh.  let  us  fi5^ — to  Jesus  fly. 

Whose  pow'rful  arm  can  save  ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high. 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

6  Great  God  !  thy  sov'reign  grace  impart. 

With  cleansing,  heahng  pow'r  ; 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  death's  surprising  hour. 

4.    DEATH  OF  THE  PIOUS. 

■  ^--^  P.M.    8.S.8.8.8.8.8.8.       //      ,  .^ 

*  4  lO  y/^g  dy'iHg  Christian.    I.    / '^'>^  ■^C * sj-<v 

1  ''CPIRIT — leave  thine  house  of  clay  !     -^  / 

^  Ling'rmg  dust — re&ign  thy  breath  ! 

489 


I 


717  DEATH. 

Spirit — cast  thy  clmins  away  ! 
Dust — be  thou  dissolv'd  in  death  !" 
1'hus  th'  Alniigliiy  Saviour  speaks, 
While  the  laithlul  Christian  dies! 
Thus — the  bonds  ot  hie  he  breaks, 
And  the  ransom'd  captive  flies  ! 

2  "  Pris'ncr — long  detain'd  below  ! 
Pris'ner — now  with  freedom  blest! 
VVeleunie — ironi  a  world  ot"  wo  ! 
Welcome — to  a  land  of  rest  !" 
Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sing, 

As  they  bear  the  soul  on  high  ! 
While  with  hallelujahs  ring        '^ 
All  the  region  of  the  sky  ! 

3  Grave — the  guardian  of  our  dust ! 
Grave — the  treasury  of  the  skies  ! 
Ev'ry  atom  of  tiiy  trust, 

Rests  in  hope  again  to  rise  ! 
Hark  !  the  judgment-trumpet  calls  ! 
"  Soul — rebuild  thy  house  of  clay — 
Immorlality  thy  walls, 
And  Elernily  thy  day  !" 

717  L.  M.  /:^^^,-  ,  . 

1  T^ROM  his  low  bed  of  mortal  dugt, 
■*-    Escap'd  the  prison  of  his  clay. 
The  new  inhabitant  of  bliss 

To  heav'n  directs  his  wondrous  way. 

2  Ye  fields,  that  witness'd  once  his  tears. 

Ye  winds,  that  wafied  oft  his  sighs, 
Ye  mountains,  where  he  breaih'd  his  pray'rs, 
Wlien  sorrow's  shadows  veil'd  his  eyes  ; 

3  No  more  the  weary  pilgrim  mourns, 

No  more  affliction  wrings  his  heart ; 
Th'  unfetter'd  soul  to  God  returns — 
For  ever  he  and  anguish  part  ! 

4  Receive,  O  earth,  his  faded  form, 

In  thy  cold'bosom  let  it  lie  ; 
490 


DEATH.  718, 719 

Safe  let  it  rest  from  ev'ry  storm — 
Soon  must  it  rise,  no  more  to  die  ! 

(Witt  CM.    .^yj. , '.    /'v;. .' 

«  -*  "^       The  Dealh  and  Burial  of  a  Saint. 

1  TX/'IIY  do  we  mourn  dopartinL^  friends? 

*  '     Or  siiake  at  deatii's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  tiie  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Whv  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

And  soften'd  ev'ry  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest. 
But  with  the  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way  ; 
'    Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising-day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise, 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground, 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

719  c.  M. 

1  TN  vain  my  fancy  strives  to  paint 
■'■  The  moment  ai'ter  death  ; 
The  glories  that  surround  a  saint, 

When  yielding  up  his  breath. 

2  One  gentle  sigh  his  fetters  breaks, 

We  scarce  can  say,  "  He's  gone  !" 

491 


7i20  DEATH. 

Before  tlic  willing  spirit  takes 
Its  mansions  near  tiic  throne. 

3  Faith  strives,  but  all  its  efibrls  fuil, 

To  trace  the  spirit's  flight ; 
No  eye  can  pierce  within  the  veil 
Which  hides  the  world  ollij^-lit. 

4  Thus  much  (and  this  is  all)  we  know, 

Saints  are  completely  blest ; 
Have  done  with  sin,  and  care,  and  wo, 
And  with  their  Saviour  rest. 

5  On  harps  of  gold  they  praise  his  name, 

His  face  they  always  view, 
Then  let  us  (bU'wcrs  be  of  them, 
That  w-e  may  praise  him  too. 

720  P-  --r.    8.8.6.8.8.6. 

1  TX/'flEN  life's  tempestuous  storms  are  o'er, 

^^     How  calm  he  meets  the  friendly  shore, 

Who  liv'd  averse  from  sin  ! 
Such  peace  on  virtue's  path  aJtends,^ 
That,  v.here  the  sinner's  pleasure  ends, 

The  Christian's  joys  begin. 

2  See  smiling  patience  smooth  his  brow  ! 
See  bending  angels  downward  bow, 

To  lift  his  soul  on  high  ! 
While,  eager  ior  the  blest  abode, 
He  joins  with  them  to  praise  the  God, 

Who  taught  him  how  to  die. 

3  No  sorrow  drowns  his  lifted  eyes  ; 
No  horror  wrests  the  struggling  sighs. 

As  from  the  sinner's  breast : 
His  God,  the  God  of  peace  and  love. 
Pours  kindly  solace  from  above. 

And  heals  his  soul  with  rest. 

4  O  grant,  my  Saviour,  and  my  friend  ! 
Such  joys  may  gild  my  peaceful  end, 

492 


DEATH.  7^21, 72i 

So  calm  my  ev'nmg  clocc  ; 
While,  loos'ci  from  cv'ry  earthly  tie, 
With  steady  confidence  I  fly 

To  thee  Irom  whom  I  rose  ! 

701  ^-  ^^^ 

4  ^.i.     J)ffifJi  and  immediate  Glonj.  2  Cor.  iv.  8. 

1  nPHERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 
-^   Eternal  and  on  high  ; 

And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall, 
Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 
Thy  heav'nly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  hcav'n. 
And  as  an  earnest  of  the  place. 
Has  his  own  Spirit  giv'n. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word  ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

5  'Tis  pleasant  to  beheve  thy  grace. 

But  we  had  rather  see  ; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh. 
And  present.  Lord,  with  thee. 

iy««  C.  M. 

A  £i^     blessed  are  they  that  die  in  the  Lord. 

1  TJARK  !  from  on  high  a  solemn  voice; 
-*^  Let  all  attentive  hear! 

'Twill  make  each  pious  heart  rejoice, 
And  vanquish  ev'ry  fear. 

2  ''  Thrice  blessed  are  the  pious  dead, 

Who  in  the  Lord  shall  die  ; 

Their  weary  flesh,  as  on  a  bed. 

Safe  in  the  grave  .shall  lie. 

493 


723  DEATH. 

3  Their  holy  souls,  at  lengih  releas'd, 

'I'o  licav'M  sliall  take  their  Hight ; 
There  to  (enjoy  eternal  rest, 
And  infiniiic  delight. 

4  They  drop  each  load  as  they  ascend, 

And  quit  this  world  of  wo; 
Their  labours  with  their  life  shall  end, 
Their  rest  no  period  know. 

5  Their  conflicts  with  their  busy  foes 

For  evermore  shall  cease  ; 
None  shall  their  happiness  oppose, 
Nor  interrupt  their  peace. 

6  But  bright  rewards  shall  recompense 

Their  iaithfiil  service  here  ; 
And  perfect  love  shall  banish  thence 
Each  gloomy  doubt  and  fear." 

*^'^  The  grave.     Job  iii.  17. 

1  npHE  grave  is  now  a  favour'd  spot, — 

-*-    To  saints  who  sleep,  in  Jesus  bless'd; 
For  there  the  wicked  trouble  not. 
And  there  the  weary  are  at  restr 

2  At  rest  in  Jesus'  faithful  arms  ; 

At  rest  as  in  a  peace:ul  bed  ; 
Secure  from  all  the  dreadful  storms. 

Which  round  this  siniul  world  are  spread. 

3  Thrice  hap^  souls,  who're  gone  before 

To  that  inheritance  divine  ! 
They  labour,  sorrow,  sigh  no  more^ 
But  bright  in  endless  glory  shine. 

4  Then  let  our  mournful  tears  be  dry^ 

Or  in  a  gentle  measure  ilow; 
We  hail  tlu'in  hnppy  in  the  sky, 
And  joyful  wail  our  call  to  go. 
4Q4 


DEATH.  724,  725 

5.    DEATH  or  THE  WICKED. 
I       Al 

724   T^/jp  J)(.atJt  of  t/ie  Shmer  and  the  Saint. 

1  VXTHAT  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread 

*  '     Await  the  sinner's  dying  bed  ! 
Death's  terrors  all  appear  in  sight, 
Presages  of  eternal  night. 

2  His  sins  in  drcndful  order  rise, 
And  fill  his  soul  with  sad  surprise  ; 
Mount  Sinai's  thunder  stuns  his  ears, 
And  not  one  ray  of  hope  appears. 

3  Tormenting  pangs  distract  his  breast  ; 
"Where'er  he  turns  he  finds  no  rest: 

Death  strikes  the  blow  ;  he  groans  and  cries, 
And,  in  despair  and  horror  dies. 

4  Not  so  the  heir  of  heav'nly  bliss  : — 
His  soul  is  fiU'd  with  conscious  peace  ; 
A  steady  faith  subdues  his  fear  ! 

He  sees  the  happy  Canaan  near. 

5  His  mind  is  tranquil  and  serene  ; 
No  terrors  in  his  looks  are  seen  ; 

His  Saviour's  smile  dispels  the  gloom, 
And  smooths  his  passage  to  the  tomb. 

6  Lord  !  make  my  faith  and  love  sincere, 
My  judgment  sound,  my  conscience  clear  ; 
And,  when  the  toils  of  fife  are  past, 

May  I  be  found  in  peace  at  last. 

fyor:  L.  M. 

4  ^*J  J)eath  dreadful  or  delightful. 

1  "TjEATH  !  'tis  a  melancholy  day 
-^  I'o  those  that  have  no  God. 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forc'd  away 

To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heav'n  she  lifts  her  eyes  ; 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 

Y  495 


756  DEATH. 

Still  draj^s  her  downward  from  the  skies 
To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain. 

3  Awake,  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell, 

Lei  stubborn  sinners  fear  ; 
You  nmst  bo  driv'n  from  earth,  and  dwell 
A  long  for  ever  there. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you. 

And  flashes  in  your  face  ! 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downwards  too, 
And  sing  recov'ring  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  boundless  love 

That  i)romis'd  hcav'n  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above, 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

C  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand, 
Then  come  the  joyful  day, 
Come,  death,  and  some  celestial  band. 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

7«^,  C-  M. 

*^^  The  Death  of  a  Sinner. ' 

1  lil\^  thoughts  on  awful  su!>iects  roll, 
-'-'-■-  Damnation  and  the  dead  : 
What  horrors  seize  the  guilty  soffl 

Upon  a  dying  bed ! 

2  Ling'ring  about  these  mortal  shores 

She  makes  a  long  delay. 
Till  like  a  flood,  with  rapid  force, 
Death  sweeps  the  wretch  away. 

3  Then  swift  and  dreadful  she  descends 

Down  to  the  fiery  coast. 

Amongst  abominalile  fiends. 

Herself  a  frightful  ghost. 

4  There  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie, 

And  darkness  makes  their  chains; 
Tortur'd  with  keen  despair  they  cry, 
Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains. 
496 


RESURRECTION.  727,  TSS 

5  Not  all  their  .ingui?)!  and  their  blood 

For  their  old  guilt  atones', 
Nor  the  compassions  of  a  God 
Shall  hearken  to  their  groans. 

6  Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath, 

Nor  bid  my  soiil  remove, 
Till  I  had  learn'd  my  Saviour's  death, 
And  well  ensur'd  his  love  ! 


RESURRECTION. 

727  L-  M. 

1  IVTO,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more; 

•^*   But,  calm  and  cheerful,  will  resign 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave. 
These  dying,  with'ring  limbs  of  mine. 

2  Let.  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 

And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust ; 
I\Iy  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

3  Break,  sacred  morning  !  through  the  skies, 

And  usher  in  that  glorious  day : 
Come  quickly.  Lord  !  cut  short  the  hours : 
Thy  hng'ring  wheels,  how  long  they  stay 

4  Haste,  then,  \ipon  the  wings  of  love, 

Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay, 

That  we  may  join  in  heav'nly  joys, 

And  sing  the  triumph  of  the  day. 


728  L.  M. 

1  "IIT'HAT  sinners  value,  I  resign  : 

•  '     Lord  !  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

497 


729  RESURRECTION. 

2  'J'his  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show; 
Hut  the  bright  world,  to  which  I  go, 
llaih  joys  substantial  and  sincere  : 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ? 

J  ()  glorious  hour !  O  blest  abode  ! 
J  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

i  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 
Then  burst  the  chains  wi;h  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

t  A*7  Hope  in  the  Resurrection. 

1  'T'HROUGH  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path, 
-■-    Amid  the  deep'ning  gloom. 

We  soldiers  of  an  injur'd  King 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  There,  when  the  turmoil  is  no  more. 

And  all  our  pow'rs  decay, 
Our  cold  remains  in  solitude 
Shall  sleep  the  years  away.    ~ 

3  Our  labours  done,  securely  laid 

In  this  our  last  retreat, 
Unheeded  o'er  our  silent  dust 
The  storms  of  life  shall  beat. 

4  Yet  not  thus  lifeless,  thus  inane. 

The  vital  spark  shall  lie. 
For  o'er  life's  wreck  that  spark  shall  rise 
To  seek  its  kindred  sky. 

5  These  ashes  too,  this  little  dust, 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep. 
Till  the  last  angel  rise,  and  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 
498 


RESURRECTION.  730,  731 

6  Tlien  love's  soft  dew  o'er  every  eye 
Shall  slied  its  mildest  rays, 
And  the  long  silent  dust  shall  burst 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 

730         r^g  Resurrect  ioii  of  the  Just. 

1  TJOW  long  shall  death,  the  tyraivt,  reign, 
-■-^  And  triumph  o'er  the  just, 

While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain 
Lies  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 

2  Lol  I  behold  the  scatter'd  shades! 

The  dawn  of  heav'n  appears : 
The  sweet,  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  bluslies  round  the  spheres. 

3  I  hear  the  voice,  "  Ye  dead,  arise," 

And  lo  !  the  graves  obey  ; 
And  waking  saints  with  joyful  eyes 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 

4  They  leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  mid- way  air; 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 
And  bow  before  him  there. 

5  O  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them  cloth'd  in  white  I 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 
Is  infinite  delight. 


JUDGMENT. 

^«^  P.  M.    8.7.8.7.4.7.         (^M- i^^^i^d' . 

*  **■■     Judgment.     Rev.  i.  7.  vi.  14—17.  xxii.  17. 


1  T  O! 
•L'  0; 


20. 
He  comes,  with  clouds  descending 
nee  for  favour' d  sinners  slain  : 

499 


/ 32  JUDGMENT. 

Tliousand  thousand  saints  attending, 
►Swell  thf  triumph  of  his  train  : 
Hallelujah, 
Josus  now  shall  ever  reign  ! 

2  Ev'ry  rye  sliall  now  hehold  him 

Rob'd  iii  dreadiul  majesty  ; 
Those  who  pet  at  nancht  and  sold  him, 

Pierc'd  and  nail'd  huii  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  waihnc, 
Shall  the  great  Mer-siah  see  ! 

3  Ev'ry  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Ileav'n  and  earth  shall  flee  away ; 
All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  truinp  proclaim  the  day: 
Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment  I  come  away  ! 

i  Now  redemption,  long  expected. 
See  in  solemn  pomp  appear  ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  njecied, 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air  ! 
Hallelujah  ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear ! 

5  Answer  thine  own  Bride  and  Spirit, 
Hasten,  Lord,  the  gen'ral  doom.! 
Tiie  new  heav'n  and  earth  t*  inherit, 
Takeahy  pining  exiles  home  : 
All  creation 
Travails,  groans,  and  bids  thee  come  '. 

G  Yea  !  Amen  !  let  all  adore  thee. 
High  on  thine  exalted  throne  ; 
Saviour  !  take  the  pow'r  and  glory  ; 
Claim  the  kingdoms  for  tliine  own  i 
O  come  quickly  ! 
Hallelujah  !  Com.e,  Lord,  come! 

^•^rt  P-  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

^^■^  The  Day  of  Judgment. 

]   "Pi  AY  of  judgment, — day  of  wonders, 
-*-^  Hark  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
500 


JUDGMENT.  733 

Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Sh:ikc5  the  vast  creation  round  ; 
How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound  ! 

2  Sec  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine  ! 
Ye  wlio  long  for  his  appearing, 

Then  shall  say,  "  I'his  God  is  mine  I" 
Gracious  Saviour ! 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine  ! 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  lile  from  earth  and  sea : 
All  the  pow'rs  of  nature,  shaken, 

By  his  looks  prepare  to  flee  : 
Careless  sinner  ! 
AVhat  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

4  Horrors,  past  imagination, 

Will  surprise  your  trembling  heart, 
When  you  hear  your  condemnation, 

"  Hence,  accursed  wretch,  depart ! 
Thou  with  Satan 
And  his  angels  hast  thy  part  !" 

5  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Lov'd,  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below. 
He  will  say,  "  Come  near,  ye  blessed  ! 

See  the  kingdom  I  bestow  ! 
You  for  ever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know. 

6  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches. 

May  this  thought  our  courage  raise  I 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches. 

Sighs  shall  then  be  chang'd  to  praise  I 
May  we  triumph. 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze  ! 

i^oo  L-  M. 

«  **"       Judgment.     Isaiah  xxiv.  18—22. 
1  XJOW  great,  how  terrible  that  God, 
-*--*•  Who  shakes  creation  with  his  nod  I 

501 


T54  JUDGMENT. 

He  frowns^and  earth's  foundations  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 

2  Wiiere  now,  O  where  shall  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  gen'ral  wruck  ? 

Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown  ? 
See  rocks,  like  snow,  dissolving  down  ! 

3  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry  ; 
In  lakes  of  liquid  fire  they  lie  ; 
There  on  the  flaming  billows  tost, 
For  ever,  O,  lor  ever  lost  ! 

4  But  saints,  undaunted  and  serene. 
Your  eyes  shall  view  the  dreadful  scene! 
Your  Saviour  lives,  the  worlds  expire  : 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  fire. 

5  Jesus,  the  helpless  sinner's  friend, 
To  thee  my  ail  I  dare  commend  ; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
When  hghtnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 

4  o^         BooTis  opened.     Rev.  xx.  12= 

1  ]\/TETHINKS  the  last  great  day  is  come, 
^'-*-  Methinks  I  hear  the  trumpet  sound, 
That  shakes  the  earth,  rends  ev'ry_tomb, 
And  wakes  the  pris'ners  under  ground. 

2  The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust, 
Aw'd  by  the  Judge's  high  command: 
Both  small  and  great  now  quit  their  dust, 
And  round  the  dread  tribunal  stand. 

3  Behold  the  awful  books  display'd, 
Big  with  th'  important  fates  of  men  ! 
Each  word  and  deed  now  public  made, 
Written  by  heav'n's  unerring  pen. 

4  To  ev'ry  soul  the  books  assign 
The  joyous  or  the  dread  reward  ; 
Sinners  in  vain  lament  and  pine  : 
No  pleas  the  Judge  will  here  regard. 

502 


JUDGMENT.  T35 

5  Lord,  when  these  awful  leaves  unfold, 
May  life's  fair  book  my  soul  approve ; 
There  may  I  read  my  name  enroll'd, 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

iy«e  p.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

•«»*^  Judgment.     Jude  14,  15. 

1  T  O,  he  comes,  array'd  in  vengeance, 
•*-'  Riding  down  the  heav'nly  road: 
Floods  of  fury  roll  before  him — 

Who  can  meet  an  angry  God  ? 
Tremble,  sinners. 
Who  can  stand  before  his  rod  ? 

2  Lo,  he  comes  in  glory  shining : 

Saints,  arise  and  meet  your  King  ! 
Glorious  Captain  of  salvation. 

Welcome,  welcome,  hear  them  sing! 
Shouts  of  triumph 
Make  the  heav'ns  with  echoes  ring  I 

3  Now  despisers,  look  and  wonder ! 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound  "depart," 
Rattling  hke  a  peal  of  thunder. 

Through  each  guilty  rebel's  heart ! 
Lost  for  ever, 
•   Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part ! 

4  Still  they  hear  the  awful  sentence, 

Hell  resounds  the  dreadful  roar  ! 
While  their  heartstrings  twine  with  anguish, 

Trembling  on  the  burning  shore  !  ! 
Justice  seals  it — 
Down  they  sink  to  rise  no  more  ! 

5  How  they  shrink,  with  horror  viewing 

Hell's  deep  caverns  op'ning  wide  ! 
Guilty  thoughts,  hke  ghosts  pursuing. 

Plunge  them  down  the  rolling  tide  ! 
Now  consider. 
Ye  who  scorn  the  Lamb  that  died  ! 

6  Hark  !  ten  thousand  harps  resounding  ! 

Form'd  in  bright  and  grand  array, 
33  503 


726  JUDGMENT. 

l^ee  tho  glorious  armies  rising, 

While  their  Captain  leads  the  way! 
Heav'n  before  them 
Opens  an  eternal  day. 

Kv,^^  P.  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

^  '^^  Judgment.  Matt.  xxiv.  32.  x.w.  31 — 46- 

1  T  O,  he  comes,  the  King  of  glory, 
"■-^  With  his  chosen  tribes  to  reign; 
Countless  hosts  of  saints  and  angels 

Swell  the  inighty  Conqu'ror's  train: 

Now  in  triumph, 
Sin  and  death  arc  captive  led. 

2  See  the  rocks  and  mountains  rending. 

All  the  nations  liH'd  with  dread: 
Hark  I  the  trump  of  God  proclaiming 
Through  the  mansions  of  the  dead, 

"  Come  to  judgment," 
Stand  before  the  Son  of  Man. 

3  Hear  the  chief  among  ten  thousand,  . 

Thus  address  his  iaithful  few  ; 
"  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 

Heaven  is  propar'd  for  you  : 
I  was  hungry,  I  was  thirsty, 

And  ye  minister'd  to  me." 

4  But  how  awful  is  the  sentence, 

"  Go  from  me,  ye  cursed  race. 
To  that  place  of  endless  torment. 

Never  more  to  see  my  face  : 
I  was  hungry,  I  was  thirsty, 

Ye  to  me  no  mercy  show'd." 

5  Jesus,  save  a  trembling  sinner. 

While  thy  wrath  o'er  sinners  roll : 
In  this  gen'ral  wrecl\  of  nature. 

Be  the  refuse  of  my  soul : 
Jesus,  save  nie,  when  the  lightnings 

Blaze  around  from  pole  to  pole. 
504 


ETERNITY.  737,  738 

,^,,-y  p.  M.    8.7.8.7.4.7. 

'  «*  '  Luke  xiii.  28. 

1  CEE  th'  Eternal  Judge  descending — 
^  View  him  seated  on  his  throne  ! 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting. 

Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom — 
Trumpets  call  thee  ! 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom. 

2  Hear  tjie  cries  he  now  is  venting, 

Fill'd  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain  ; 
While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting, 

That  he  ne'er  was  born  again — 
Greatly  mourning, 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 

3  "  Yonder  sits  my  slighted  Saviour, 

With  the  marks  ot  dying  love  ; 
Oh.  that  I  had  sought  his  favour. 

When  I  lelt  his  Spirit  move — 
Golden  moments, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move." 

4  Now,  despisers,  look  and  wonder  ! 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part, 
Loader  than  a  peal  of  thunder, 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart !" 
Lost  for  ever, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart !" 


ETERNITY. 

1.    HAPPIXESS  OF  THE  RIGHTEOUS. 

iyc»c  C.    M.  -^     ' 

4  *><j  j'/ig  Jieavenhj  Canaan. 

1  nPHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

-*-   Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 

Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

505 


7S9  ETERNITY. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never- wiih'ring  riow'rs  : 

Death,  hke  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heav'nly  land  Irom  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  : 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  roU'd  between. 

4  But  tini'rou-5  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea  ; 
And  linger,  shiv'ring,  on  the  brink, 
And  tear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise  ; 
And  view  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  ' 

t  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood. 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore.     . 

7'?q  C.  M. 

4  oiy  y^p  everlasting  Song. 

1  'pARTH  has  cngross'd  my  love  ieo  long!* 
-*-^  'Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 

Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  man,  my  Saviour,  sits  ; 

The  God  !  how  bright  he  shines  ! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the  throne  around  ; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employ: — 

Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing  I 
506 


ETERNITY.  740 

Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  ev'ry  string. 

5  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song, 
And  be  an  angel  too  ; 
My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue, — 
here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

C  I  would  begin  the  music  here, 
And  so  my  soul  should  rise  : 
O  for  some  heav'nly  nores  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies  ! 

7  There  ye  that  love  my  Saviour,  sit, 
There  I  would  fain  have  place. 
Among  your  thrones,  or  at  your  feet, 
So  I  might  see  his  face. 

7jn  c- ^-      -^'-^-'^^ 

*  *^         The  Glory  of  Christ  in  Heaven. 

1  f~\  THE  delights,  the  heav'nly  joys, 
^-^  The  glories  of  the  place 

Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace  ! 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 

Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Through  ev'ry  heav'nly  street, 
And  lay  their  highest  honours  down 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

4  This  is  the  man,  th'  exalted  man 

Whom  we  un=^een  adore; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

5  Lord,  how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire 

To  see  thy  bless'd  abode, 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praise 
To  our  incarnate  God.  ^ 

507 


741,  742  ETERNITY. 

6  And  wliil-Jt  our  faith  enjoys  this  sight 
We  long  to  leave  our  clay, 
And  wish  thy  fiery  chariots',  Lord, 
To  letch  our  souls  away. 

7 At  ..    L-  ^^- 

•  '*  -"■  V  iew  of  Heaven, 

1  TX/TIEN  faiih  beholds  the  saints  above, 

*•     And  hears  tlieir  strains  of  Jesus'  love 
I  fain  would  fly  to  join  their  lays, 
And  sing  with  thein  my  Saviour's  praise. 

2  But  can  my  soul  such  bliss  obtain, 
Whose  giiilt  deserves  eternal  pain  ? 
Can  I  expect  his  face  to  see 
Throughout  a  vast  eternity  ? 

3  If  heav'n  be  mine,  'tis  all  of  grace, 
I'll  praise  him  for  the  lowest  place  ; 
May  I  but  reach  within  the  door. 
My  anxious  soul  desires  no  more. 

4  "  There,  ye  that  love  my  Saviour,  sit, 
There  I  with  you  would  fain  have  place, 
Among  your  thrones  or  at  your  feet, 

So  I  might  see  his  lovely  face." 

ry  Mt%  C.  M.  — 

4  4^    j'f^f,  Delights  of  Htaini  bicoiiccivaltlc. 

1  IVrOR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 
-^*    Nor  sense  nor  reason  known. 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepar'd 

For  those  that  love  the  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heav'n  to  come  ; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  ilie  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye, 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 
508 


ETERNITY.  743 

4  Tliose  holy  gates  ("or  ever  bar 

Polluiion,  sin,  and  shame  : 
None  shall  obtain  arlmittance  there, 
But  full'wcrs  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life  ; 

There  all  their  names  arc  found  ; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heav'nly  ground. 


743  c.  M. 

1  VE  orohlcn  lamps  of  heav'n  !  farewell, 

-^    VVitii  all  your  feeble  hght, 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon 
Pale  empress  of  the  night ! 

2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day. 

In  brighter  flumes  array'd  ! 
My  soul,  which  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
JN'o  more  demands  thine  aid. 

3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode, 
The  pavement  of  those  heav'nly  courts, 
Where  I  shall  reign  with  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Shall  there  his  beams  display  ; 
Xor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  mix 
With  that  unvaried  day. 

5  No  more  the  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Shall  swell  into  mine  eyes  ; 
Nor  the  meridian  sun  decline 
Amidst  those  brighter  skies. 

6  There  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite. 
And  each  ihe  bliss  of  all  shall  share 
Wuh  im*ini:e  delight. 

509 


744,  745  ETERNITY. 

744  C.  M. 

1  IVOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
-^*   The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word, 

Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke  : 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill. 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  mildtr  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels,  clolh'd  in  light  ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight ! 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there. 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heav'n  ! 
And  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  num'rous  sins  forgiv'n. 

5  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest ! 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is,' 
Must  be  for  ever  blest. 

74.1  .CM. 

*  '**'  Anticipation  of  Heaven. 

1  i^OME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
v^  Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue  ; 

And  let  the  joys  of  heav'n  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease  ; 
And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  pow'r  no  more  ; 
But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 
510 


ETERNITY.  746 

4  There  on  a  throne,  how  dazzhng  bright 

Th'  exahed  Saviour  sliines, 
And  beams  ineffable  deliirht 
On  all  the  heav'nly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs. 
And  endless  honours  to  liis  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire  ; 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  th'  angelic  choir. 


746 


L.  M. 

Sainfs^  employ  in  Heaven. 


1  pXALTED  high  at  God's  right  hand, 
■'-^  Nearer  the  throne  than  cherubs  stand  ; 
With  glory  crown'd,  in  white  array, 

My  worid'ring  soul  says,  "  Who  are  they?" 

2  These  are  the  saints,  belov'd  of  God — 
Wash'd  are  their  robes  in  Jesus'  blood  ; 
More  spotless  than  the  purest  white, 
They  shine  in  uncreated  light. 

3  Brighter  than  angels,  lo,  they  shine 
Their  glories  great,  and  all  divine  ; 
Tell  me  their  origin,  and  say 

Their  order  what,  and  whence  came  they  ? 

4  Through  tribulation  great  they  came, 

They  bore  the  cross,  and  scorn' d  the  sname  ; 

Within  the  Uving  temple  blest. 

In  God  they  dwell,  and  on  him  rest. 

5  Unknown  to  mortal  ears  they  sing 
The  sacred  glories  of  their  king  ; 
Tell  me  the  subject  of  their  lays, 
And  whence  their  loud  exalted  praise  ? 

Y  2  511 


747,  748  ETERNITV'. 

6  Jesus,  (he  Saviour,  is  their  theme  ; 
They  sing  the  wonders  of  his  name  ; 
To  liiin  ascribing  pow'r  and  grace, 
Dominion  and  eternal  praise. 

•  *         Jhfiven  alone  can  satisfy  the  soul./ 

1  T7R0r\I  this  world's  joys  and  senseless  mirth 
-*-     O  come,  my  soul !  in  haste  retire  ; 
Assume  the  grandeur  of  thy  birth, 

And  to  thy  native  heav'n  aspire. 

2  'Tis  heav'n  alone  can  make  thee  blest, 

Can  ev'ry  wish  and  want  supply  ; 
Thy  joy.  thy  crown,  thy  endless  rest, 
Are  all  above  the  loity  sky. 

3  Eternal  mansions  !  bright  array  ! 

0  blest  exchange  !  transporting  thought! 
Free  from  th'  approaches  of  decay, 
Or  the  least  shadow  of  a  spot. 

4  There  shall  mortality  no  more 

Its  wide  extended  empire  boast  ; 
Forgotten  all  its  dreadful  pow'r. 
In  hfe's  unbounded  ocean  lost. 

5  There  dwells  the  sov'reign  Lord  of  all, 

The  God  that  all  the  worlds  adore  j- 
With  whom  is  bliss  that  cannot  pall, 
And  joys  that  last  for  ever  more. 

4  -io  Heaven.     John  xiv.  2. 

1  TTIGH  in  yonder  realms  of  light, 
•*^  Dwell  the  raptur'd  saints  above, 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 

Happy  in  Immanuel's  love  I 

2  Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears. 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  below, 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears. 
Torturing  pain,  and  heavy  wo, 
512 


ETERNITY. 

3  But  these  days  of  weeping  o'er, 

Past  this  scene  of  toil  and  pain. 
They  shall  feel  distress  no  more, 
Never — never  weep  again  ! 

4  'Mid  the  clwrus  of  the  skies, 

']\Iid  th'  angelic  lyres  above. 
Hark — their  songs  melodious  rise, 
fc^ongs  of  praise  to  J  esus'  love  ! 

5  Happy  spirits  !  ye  are  fled, 

Where  no  grief  can  entrance  find, 
Lull'd  to  rest  the  aching  head, 
Sooth'd  the  anguish  of  the  mind  ! 

6  Ev'ry  tear  is  wip'd  away, 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast ; 
Night  is  lost  in  endless  day — 
Sorrow — in  eternal  rest  1 

7J1Q  ^    ^^' 

•  ^"^  Longing  for  Glory. 

1  I'M  bound  for  New  Jerusalem, 

■'■  Thither  my  best  beloved's  gone  : 
The  righteous  branch  of  Jesse's  stem, 
'Tis  he  I've  fix'd  my  heart  upon. 

2  Fain  would  I  climb  above  the  skies. 
To  see  the  beauties  of  his  face  ; 
My  faith  would  into  vision  rise. 

And  hope  would  cease  in  his  embrace. 

3  I  languish  with  extreme  desire, 
The  object  of  my  love  to  see  ; 

O  let  me  in  love's  flames  expire. 
That  I  may  with  my  Jesus  be, 

4  This  life's  a  pilgrimage  of  care  ; 
When  will  the  happy  season  come 
That  I  shall  breathe  celestial  air. 
And  settle  in  my  native  home  ? 

5.ia 


-49 


750,  751  ETERNITY. 


2.    rUMSIIMENT  OF  THE  WICKED. 

<*^"  2/eZZ.— Mark  ix.  48. 

1  TJELL  !  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound  ; 
•^-'-  It  chills  the  heart  and  shocks  the  ear  ; 
It  spreads  a  sickly  damp  around, 

And  makes  the  guilty  quake  with  fear. 

2  Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day, 
Its  frightful,  gloomy  region  lies ; 
Fierce  flames  amidst  the  darkness  play, 
And  thick  sulphureous  vapours  rise. 

3  Conscience,  the  never  dying  worm. 
With  constant  torture  gnaws  the  heart, 
And  wo  and  wrath,  in  ev'ry  form. 
Inflame  the  wounds,  increase  the  smart. 

4  The  wretches  rave,  o'erwhelm'd  with  wo, 
And  bite  their  everlasting  chains  ; 

But  with  their  rage  their  torments  grow. 
Resentment  but  augments  their  pains.    - 

5  Sad  world  indeed  !  what  heart  can  bear, 
Hopeless,  in  all  these  pains  to  lie  ; 
Rark'd  with  vexation,  grief,  despair,    - 
Aucl  ever  dying,  never  die  ! 

6  "  Lord,  save  a  guilty  soul  from  hell, 
Who  seeks  thy  pard'ning,  cleansing  blood 
O  let  me  in  thy  kingdom  dwell, 

To  praise  my  Saviour  and  my  God." 

ry/^l  S.  M. 

7  D 1.    y/jg  jijidi  Sentence  and  Misery  of  the 

Wicked.     Matt.  xxv.  41. 
1    AND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
-^  And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes ! 
514 


DISMISSIONS  AND   DOXOLOGIES.       75^ 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  ; 
And,  through  the  nuin'rcms  guilty  throngs 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  "  Depart  from  me,  accurs'd, 

To  everlasting  flame, 
For  rebel-angels  first  prepar'd, 
Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day  ; 
When  earth  and  heav'n,  before  his  face, 
Astonish'd,  shrink  away  ? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead  ; 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread ! 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

7  So  shall  that  curse  remove. 

By  which  the  Saviour  bled  ; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 

His  blessings  on  your  head. 


DISMISSIONS  AND  DOXOLOGIES. 

DISMISSIONS. 

752  P-  M.     8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  T  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing — 
^  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace ; 
Oh,  refresh  us  ! 
Trav'Uing  through  this  wilderness. 

M5 


'5o,  754  DISMISSIONS   AND 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration. 

For  thy  i^ospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 
May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  .^0,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  lo  call  away  ; 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 
May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day  ! 

7%'l  .     .    .     L.  M. 

*  *->"«>        Di^miKsion;  or,  a  parting  Hymn. 

1  CHRISTIANS  and  brethren  !  ere  we  part, 
^-'  Join  ev'ry  voice  and  cv'ry  heart ; 

One  solemn  hymn  to  God  we'll  raise, 
One  final  song  of  grateful  praise. 

2  Christians  !  w^e  here  may  meet  no  more, 
But  there  is  yet  a  happier  shore  ; 

And  there,  released  from  toil  and  pain, 
Dear  brethren,  we  shall  meet  again. 

3  Now  to  our  God,  the  Three  in  One, 
Be  everlasting  glory  done  ; 

Raise  ye,  his  saints,  the  sound  again, 
Ye  nations,  join  the  loud  Amen. 

•-  L   M 

7  5 1  TJ^p  Pf Qce  of  God  shall  keep,  (f-c. 

1  'T'HE  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 
-*-    And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts. 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 
Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts. 

2  And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  cv'ry  soul  assembled  here  ! 

516 


DoxoLOGiES.  755—758 


7o5  !'•  M-     S.8.8.8.8.8.8.S. 

1  ''PHIS  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 
-*-    Our  thitht'iil,  unclinngeable  friend  ; 
Whose  lovi;  is  as  huge  his  pow'r, 

And  iieitlicr  knows  measure  I'.or  end  ; 
'Tis  Jev^us,  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home. 
We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 

And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 


750  z). 


S.  M. 
hmission. 

1  /^NCE  more,  before  we  part, 
^-^  (Jreat  God,  attend  our  pray'r  ; 
And  seal  the  gospel  on  the  heart 

Of  ev'ry  person  here. 

2  And  if  we  meet  no  more. 

On  Zion's  holy  ground  ; 
O  ma\'  we  reach  that  blissful  shore, 
Where  all  thy  saints  are  bound. 

^.^^  P.  M.     8.7!8.7.  ^ 

'  '^  *         At  parting.     2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

1  IVfAY  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour, 
-'■'-'-  And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour. 

Rest  upon  us  from  above, 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union, 

Vv'ith  each  other  and  the  Lord  : 

And  possess,  in  sweet  comunion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

758  P.  M. 

1  THHANKS  for  mercies  past  receive  , 
-■-    Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us  henceforih  how  to  live, 
With  eternity  in  view. 

517 


750—761  DISMISSIONS   AND 

2  Bless  thy  word  to  old  and  young  ; 

Grant  us,  Lord  !  thy  peace  and  love  ; 
And  when  life's  short  course  is  run, 
Take  us  to  thy  house  above. 


759 


L.  M. 

The  Christian  farewell. 


1  npiIY'  presence,  everlasting  dod! 

-*■    Wide  throui^h  all  nature  spreads  abroad: 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  never  sleep, 
In  ev'ry  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain. 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  pow'rs  sustain  : 
When  scp'ratc,  we  rejoice  to  share 
Thy  counsels  and  thy  gracious  care. 

3  To  thee  we  now  commit  our  ways, 
And  still  implore  thy  hcav'nly  grace  ; 
Still  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  tliine. 

4  Give  us,  in  thy  beloved  house. 
Again  to  pay  our  grateful  vows  ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known,  - 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 


DOXOLOGIES. 

760  L.  M. 

'yO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
-*-    And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  giv'n, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n, 

761  c.  M. 

TV'O  W  let  the  Father  and  the  Son 
-•-^   And  Spirit  be  ador'd, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  liim  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 
518 


DOXOLOGIES.  762—7^ 

762  C.  M. 

'T'O  Father,  Son,  and  holy  Ghost, 
-*-    Tlie  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  ovcrlastiiig  honours  paid, 
Ilencelbrth,  lor  evermore. 

763  c.  M. 

nrO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
-■-    Your  grateful  voices  raise  ; 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  one, 
Give  an  immortal  praise. 

764  C.M.   .    _.^^^ 

A  LL  glory  to  th'  Eternal  Three, 
•"■  And  undivided  One  ; 
To  f\ather,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Coequal  honours  done. 

765  P.  M. 

PATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
-*-    Thou  the  God  whom  we  adore ; 
May  we  all  thy  love  inherit, 

To  thine  image  us  restore  ; 
Vast  Eternal ! 

Praises  to  thee  evermore. 

766  S.  M.  \U 

VE  anwels,  round  the  throne, 
-*-    Andf  saints  that  dwell  below. 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

34  Z  519 


APPENDIX. 


PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 


SCRIPTURE  FACTS. 

Aho  65—89. 
L.  M. 
767  Deluge. 

1  TTIE  deluge,  at  th'  Almighty's  call, 
-^    In  what  impetuous  streams  it  fell ! 
Swallow'd  the  mountains  in  its  rage, 
And  swept  a  guilty  world  to  hell. 

2  How  dire  the  wreck  !  how  loud  the  roar  ! 
How  shrill  the  universal  cry — 

Of  millions  in  the  last  despair — 
Re-echo'd  from  the  low'ring  sky  ! — 

3  Yet  Noah,  humble,  happy  saint. 
Surrounded  with  the  chosen  few, 
Sat  in  his  ark,  secure  from  fear, 

And  sang  the  grace  that  steer'd  him  through. 

4  So  may  I  sing,  in  Jesus  safe. 

While  storms  of  vengeance  round  me  fall ; 
Conscious  how  high  my  hopes  are  fix'd, 
Beyond  what  shakes  this  earthly  ball. 

5  Enter  tnme  ark,  wliilc  patience  waits, 
Nor  ever  quit  that  sure  retreat ; 
Then  the  wide  flood,  that  buries  earth, 
Shall  waft  thee  to  a  fairer  seat. 

530 


PROVIDENCE    OF    OOD.      768,  769 

•  ^'^     Jthovah  yi.tsi,  the  T^rd  my  banner. 
E.\.  xvii.  1'). 

1  TVi^  whom  was  D.ivid  taitght 
^^  Ti)  aim  ih<>  diTadful  blow, 
When  ho  (taliulh  fought, 

And  laid  ihc  Ctittite  low  ? 
N\)  sword  nor  .epr-ar  the  etripling  took, 
IJut  chose  a  pebble  from  the  brook. 

2  'Twas  Israel's  God  and  King 

Who  f=cnt  him  to  the  Hghl, 
Wiio  gav>'  hi;n  stren<^th  to  sling, 

And  skill  to  aim  anght. 
Ye  feeble  saints,  your  strength  endures, 
Because  young  David's  God  is  yours. 

3  Who  order'd  Gideon  forth 

To  storm  th'  invader's  camp 
Wiih  arms  of  little  worth,— 

A  pitcher  and  a  lamp  f 
The  irumpeis  made  his  coming  known. 
And  all  the  host  was  overthrown. 

4  0  !  I  have  seen  the  day 

When  with  a  single  word, 
-  God  helping  me  to  say 

My  trust  is  in  the  Lord  : 
;My  soul  has  quell'd  a  thousand  foes. 
Fearless  of  all  that  could  oppose. 

5  But  unbelief,  self-will, 

Self-righteousness  and  pride — • 
How  often  do  they  steal 

My  weapon  from  my  side  ! 
Yet  David's  Lord,  and  Gideon's  friend, 
AVill  help  his  servant  to  the  end. 

'^•^  1  Kind's  xvii.  6. 


1   OEFORE  Elisha's  gate 
■*-'  The  Syrian  leper  Btood ; 


m 


769  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

But  could  not  brook  to  wait ; 

He  deein'd  liiujselftoo  good  : 
He  thought  the  prophet  would  attend, 
Aud  not  to  him  a  message  send. 

2  Have  I  this  journey  come, 

And  will  lie  not  be  seen? 
I  were  as  well  at  home, 

Would  washing  make  me  clean : 
Why  must  I  wash  in  Jordan's  flood  ? 
Damascus'  rivers  are  as  good. 

3  Thus  by  his  foohsh  pride 

He  almost  miss'd  a  cure  : 
Howe'er,  at  length  he  tried, 

And  found  the  method  sure  : 
Soon  as  his  pride  was  brought  to  yield. 
The  leprosy  was  quickly  heal'd. 

4  Leprous  and  proud  as  he, 

'I'o  Jesus  first  I  came, 
From  sin  to  sot  me  free. 

When  first  I  heard  his  fame  : 
Surely,  thought  I,  my  pompous  train 
Of  vows  and  tears  will  notice  gain. 

5  My  heart  devis'd  the  way 

Which  I  suppos'd  he'd  take  ; 
And  when  I  found  delay. 

Was  ready  to  go  back  : 
Had  he  some  painful  task  enjoin'd, 
I  to  performance  seem'd  inclin'd. 

6  When  by  his  word  he  spake, — 

"  That  fountain  open'd,  see, 
'Twas  open'd  for  thy  sake  : 

"  Go,  wash — and  thou  art  free." 
Oh  !  how  did  my  fond  heart  gainsay, 
I  fear'd  to  trust  this  simple  way. 

7  A  trial  I  then  made. 

When  I  had  much  endur'd  ; 
522 


PliOVlDEXCE    OF    GOD.  /<0 

The  message  I  obcy'cl ; 

I  wash'd,  and  I  was  cnr'd  : 
Sinners,  this  healing  fountain  try, 
Which  cleans' d  a  wretch  so  vile  as  I. 


>M>|-|  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

' "  Dajiiel. 

SUPPORTED  by  the  word, 
*^  Thontrh  in  himself  a  worm, 
The  servant  of  the  liOrd 

Can  wondrous  acts  perform  : 
Without  dismay,  he  boldly  treads 
Where'er  the  path  of  duty  leads. 

The  haughty  king,  in  vain, 

With  fury  on  his  brow, 
Believers  would  constrain 

To  golden  gods  to  bow  : 
The  furnace  could  not  make  them  fear, 
Because  they  knew  the  Lord  was  near. 

As  vain  was  the  decree, 

Which  charg'd  them  not  to  pray, 
Daniel  still  bowVl  the  knee 

And  worshipp'd  thrice  a  day  : 
Trusting  in  God,  he  fear'd  not  men. 
Though  threaten'd  with  the  lion's  den. 

Secure, they  might  refuse 

Compliance  with  such  laws  ; 
For  what  had  they  to  lose 

When  God  espous'd  their  cause  ? 
He  made  the  hungry  lions  crouch  ; 
Nor  durst  the  fire  his  children  touch. 

The  Lord  is  still  the  same, 

A  mighty  shield  and  tow'r  ; 
And  they  who  trust  his  name 

Are  guarded  by  his  pow'r: 
He  can  the  rage  of  lions  tame. 
And  bear  them  harmless  through  the  flame. 

523 


m,  T7'2      rROVIDENCK    OF    GOD. 

6  Yet  we  too  often  slirink 
VVIioii  trials  are  in  view, 
Expeciing  wc  niiist  sink, 

And  never  can  cot  tliroiijih  : 
But  could  we  once  believe,  indeed. 
From  all  these  fears  we  should  be  freed. 

'  '  -■  The  Minhtrif  of  A  n^eh. 

1  fJinH  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 

-*■-*  The  King  of  glory  spreads  his  scat. 
And  troops  of  angels,  stretch'd  for  flight, 
Stand  waiting  round  his  awful  feet. 

2  "  Go,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  my  riabriol,  go 
Salute  the  virgin's  fruitful  womb  ; 
Make  haste,  ye  cherubs,  down  below, 
Sing  and  proclaim  the  Saviour  come." 

3  Here  a  bright  squadron  leaves  the  skies, 
And  thick  around  Elisha  stands  ; 
Anon  a  heav'nly  soldier  flies. 

And  breaks  the  chains  from  Peter's  hands. 

4  Thy  winged  troops,  O  God  of  hosts.' 
Wait  on  thy  wand'ring  church  below, 
Here  we  are  sailing  to  thy  coasts. 
Let  angels  be  our  convoy  too.         _ 

5  Are  they  not  all  thy  servants.  Lord? 
At  thy  command  they  go  and  come, 
Willi  cheerful  haste  obey  thy  word. 
And  guard  thy  children  to  their  home. 


772 


H.  M. 
The  Year  of  JuhiJee. 

1  T^  AIR  shines  the  morning  star  I 
-*-  The  silvor  trumpets  sound — 
Their  notes  re-echoing  far. 

While  dawns  the  day  around  ! 
Joy  to  tiie  slnve  ! — the  slave  is  free 
It  is  the  vear  of  Jubilee. 
521' 


CHRIST. 

2  Pris'ners  of  hope! — in  gloom 

And  silcnre  left  to  die, 
With  Christ's  unfolding  tomb 

Your  portals  open  fly  ; — 
Riye  wiih  the  Lord  ! — He  sets  you  free 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

3  Ye,  who  have  sold  for  naught 

The  land  your  fathers  won, 
Behold  how  God  hath  wrought 

Redemption  through  his  Son  ! 
Your  heritage  again  is  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

4  Ye  who  yourselves  have  sold 

For  debts  to  justice  due, 
Ransom'd,  but  not  with  gold, 

Christ  gave  himself  for  you  ; 
His  precious  blood  has  made  you  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

5  Captives  of  sin  and  shame, 

O'er  earth  and  ocean,  hear 
An  angel's  voice  proclaim 

The  Lord's  accepted  year  ;— 
Let  Jacob  rise,  be  Israel  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 


77S 


CHRIST. 

Also  99—172. 

^^«     ^  P.M.     8.7.8.7.4.7.  '•■^^"•/* 

•  "  "   Good  tidings  of  great  joy  to  all  people. 


A  NGELS  !  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
-^  Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

525 


774  CHRIST. 

2  Shepherds  !  in  the  fields  abiding, 

Watcliing  o'er  your  flocks  by  night : 
God  with  n)an  is  now  residing, 

Yonder  shines  the  heav'nly  light. 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages  !  leave  your  contemplations  ; 

Brighter  visions  beam  atar  : 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  Nations, 

Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star: 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints  !  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear. 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 

In  his  temple  shall  appear  : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


774 


L.  M.       /i^tl  diT^^^ 

Characters  of  Christ. 


1  TXT'HAT  various,  lovely  characters, 

*  '     The  condescending  Saviour  bears  ! 
All  human  virtues,  all  divine. 
In  him  unite — ^in  splendour  shine.  - 

2  The  Corner-stone  on  which  we  build ; 
The  Balm  by  which  our  souls  are  heal'd  ; 
The  Morning  Star,  whose  cheering  ray 
Dispels  the  shades,  and  brings  the  day. 

3  He  is  the  burden'd  sinner's  Rest ; 
Our  Prophet,  and  atoning  Priest ; 
Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 
Who  with  our  pray'rs  presents  his  own. 

4  He  is  our  Captain  and  our  Guide  ; 
The  Friend,  the  Husband  of  the  bride; 
The  Counsellor,  the  Prince  of  Peace  ; 

The  Lord,  our  Strength  and  Righteousness; 
526 


CHRIST.  7T5 

5  The  Fountain  whence  our  blessings  flow ; 
A  Lamb,  anH  yet  a  Lion  too; 

The  Sun  for  light  and  guidance  giv'n; 
Tiic  Door  which  opens  into  heav'n. 

6  He  is  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Who  does  his  flock  in  safety  keep  ; 
The  Conqueror  he,  the  Judge  of  men: 
The  Faithful  Witness,  the  Amen  ! 

ryiyfl-  7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6. 

*  *  ^    Reflections  on  the  passioi  of  Christ. 

From  the  German,  abridged. 

1  r\  SACRED  Head,  now  wounded, 
^^  With  grief  and  pain  weigh'd  down  ! 
How  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns — thy  only  crown! 
O,  sacred  Head,  what  glory. 

What  bliss  till  now  was  thine  ! 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 

2  How  art  thou  pale  with  anguish. 

With  sore  al)u&e  and  scorn  ! 
How  does  that  visage  languish, 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn  ! 
Thy  grief  and  thy  compassion 

VVere  all  for  sinners  gain  ; 
Mine,  inlne  was  the  transgression. 

But  thine  the  deadly  pain. 

3  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  praise  thee,  heav'nly  Friend, 
For  this,  thy  dying  sorrow, — 

Thy  pity  without  end  ! 
Lord,  make  me  thine  for  ever. 

Nor  let  me  faithless  prove ; 
O  let  me  never,  never 

Abuse  such  dying  love. 

4  Forbid  that  I  should  leave  thee ; 

O  Jesus,  leave  not  me  ; 
By  faith  I  would  receive  thee  ; 
Thy  blood  can  make  me  free  ; 

527 


776, 777  CHRIST. 

When  strength  and  comfort  languish, 

And  I  niii.st  hence  depart  ; 
Rclonse  mc  then  from  anrruish, 

By  thine  own  wounded  heart. 

77fi  ^-  ^-   '■■      '^ 

'  '  "  The  Meroj-seat. 

1  T^ROM  ev'ry  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
-*-     From  ev'ry  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 

'Tis  found  beneath  the  Mercy-scat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, 

.    A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet — 
It  is  the  blood-bought  Mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend. 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend  ; 
Though  sunder'd  far— by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  Mercy-seat. 

4  Ah  !  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismay'd-*- 
Or  how  the  host  of  hell  defieat, 

Had  sufTring  saints  no  Mercy-seat. 

5  There  !  there  on  eagle  wing  we  sour. 
And  sin  and  sense  seem  all  no  more. 

And  heav'n  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  Mercy-seat. 

6  Oh,  let  my  hand  forget  her  skill, 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold  and  still, 
This  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat, 
If  I  forget  the  Mercy-seat. 

^^^  11.11.11.11.  > 

•  ■  '  Precious  Promises. 

1  XT OW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
-*--*-  Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word  ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  has  said? 
You.  who  tnlo  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled. 
328- 


CHRIST.  778 

2  In  cv'ry  condition — in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 
At  honne  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
As  thy  days  may  demand,  so  thy  succour  shall  be. 

3  **  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee  ;  O  be  not  dismay'd  I 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  ; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  "  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to 

go. 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  thee  o'erflow ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctity  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  "  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall 

lie. 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply  ; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurl  thee  ;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  "  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall 

prove 
My  sov' reign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  ; 
And  then,  when  gray  hairs  shall  their  temples 

adorn. 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be 

borne. 

7  "  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  lean'd  for  repose, 
T  will  not,  I  cannot  desert  to  his  foes  : 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour  to 

shake, 
I'll  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake  '" 

,y^c  L.  M.       ^rr  0    . 

*  *^  Intercession.     Heb.  vii.  25. 

1  TJE  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives, 
■'--*■    (What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives  !) 
And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood, 

529 


779  CHRIST. 

2  Repented  crimes  awake  our  fears, 
And  justice  arm'd  with  frowns  appears; 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  black,  despairing  thoughts! 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 

His  pow'rful  intercessions  rise, 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  In  every  dark,  dii«trepsfnl  hour. 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  povv'r, 
Let  this  dear  hope  reveal  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Great  Advocate,  Almighty  Friend- 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend  : 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 

• ; 


-^(v  7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.    ,v.  - 

1  SAVIOUR,  when  m  dust? tothee;       kJ^ 
^^  Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee, 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 

Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes  ; 
Oh,  by  all  thy  pains  and  wo, 
Suffer'd  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high,  ~ 
Hear  our  solemn  Utany. 

2  By  thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  thy  fasting  and  distress 

In  the  lonely  wilderness  ; 
By  thy  vict'ry  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  pow'r  ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye  : 
Hear  our  solenm  litany. 

3  By  thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  thine  agony  of  pray'r, 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 
By  thy  wounds — thy  crown  of  thorns  ; 
530 


CHRIST.  780, 781 

By  thy  cross — thy  pangs  and  cries  ; 

By  thy  perfect  sacrifice  ; 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye  ; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 
4  By  thy  deep  expiring  groan, 

By  the  seal'd  sepuk-liral  stone, 

By  tliy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 

By  thy  pow'r  from  death  to  save,  j 

Mighty  (iod,  ascended  Lord,  ' 

To  thy  throne  in  heaven  restor'd — 

Prince  and  Saviour,  hearour  cry, 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 
^^^  10.10.10.10. 

'^"  Kedron.,,        ■.      ^^   ^   ^.  . 

1  T^HOU  sweet  gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver 
-■-     streams, 

Our   Saviour  at   midnight,  when  moonlight's 

pale  beams 
Shone  bright  on  the  waters,  would  frequently 

stray, 
And  lose,  in  thy  murmurs,  the  toils  of  the  day. 

2  How  damp  were  the  vapours  that  fell  on  his  head! 
How  hard  was  his  pillow,  how  humble  his  bed  ! 
The  angels,  astonish'd,  grew  sad  at  the  sight, 

-  And  foUow'd  their  Master  with  solemn  delight. 

3  0  garden  of  Olives,  thou  dear  honour'd  spot, 
The  fame  of  thy  wonders  shall  ne'er  be  forgot ; 
The  theme  most  transporting  to  seraphs  above  ; 
The  triumph  of  sorrow, — the  triumph  of  love  ! 

4  Come,  saints,  and  adore  him  ;  come,  bow  at  his 

feet! 
Oh,  give  him  the  glorj',  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 
Let  joyful  hosannahs  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 

-,C1  11.8.11.8. 

'  ^  *-  The  Glory  of  Christ. 

1  r\  THOU  in  whose  presence  my  soul  takes 
^     dehght, 

On  whom  in  affliction  I  call ; 

531 


782  CHRIST. 

My  comfort  by  day,  and  my  son^  in  the  night, 
My  hope,  my  salvation,  my  all. 

2  Where  dost  thou   at  noontide  resort  with  thy 

sheep, 
To  feed  on  thy  pastures  of  love  ? 
Say,  why  in  the  valley  of  death  should  I  weep, 
Or  alone  in  the  wilderness  rove  ? 

3  Oh  why  should  I  wander  an  alien  from  thee; 

Or  cry  in  the  desert  for  Lread  ? 
Thy  foi's  will  rejoice  when  my  sorrows  they  see, 
And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  shed. 

4  Yc  dautrhters  of  Zion,  declare,  have  you  seen 

The  .Star  that  on  Israel  shone  : 
Say,  if  in  your  tents  my  beloved  has  been, 
And  where  with  his  ilock  he  has  gone  ? 

5  This  is  my  Beloved,  his  form  is  divine, 

His  vestments  shed  odours  around  ; 
The  locks  on  his  head  are  as  crapes  on  the  vine, 
When  autumn  with  plenty  is  crown'd. 

6  His  voice,  as  the  sound  of  the  dulcimer  sweet, 

Is  heard  through  the  shadow  of  death, 
The  cedars  of  Lebanon  bow  at  his  feet, 
The  air  is  perfumed  with  his  breath. 

7  His  hps  as  a  fountain  of  righteousness  flow, 

To  water  the  gardens  of  grace  ; 
From  which  their  salvation  the  Gentiles  shall 
know, 
And  bask  in  the  smiles  of  his  face. 

8  He  looks,  and  ten  thousand?  of  angels  rejoice, 

And  myriads  wait  for  his  word  ; 
He  speaks,  and  eternity,  fiU'd  with  his  voice. 
Re-echoes  the  praise  of  the  Lord. 

«  o  «-  y^-Q  „  sfgn  ra  t  ion. 

1  r^N  Tabor's  top  the  Saviour  stands, 
^  His  alter' d  face  resplendent  shines, 
532 


HOLY   SPIRIT.  783 

And  while  he  elevates  his  hands, 
Lo  I  glory  marks  its  gentle  lines  ! 

Two  hoav'nly  forms  descend  to  wait 
Upon  their  sufl"'ring  Prince  below  ; 
But  while  they  worship  at  his  I'eet, 
They  talk  of  last  approaching  wo. 

Amid  the  lustre  of  the  scene, 
To  Calvary  he  turns  his  eyes. 
And  with  submission,  all  serene 
Pie  marks  the  future  tempest  rise. 

Then  let  us  climb  the  mount  of  pray'r, 
Where  all  his  beaming  glories  shine, 
And  gazing  on  his  brightness  there, 
Our  woes  forget  in  joys  divine. 

Oh,  that  on  yonder  heav'nly  hills, 
Where  now  the  risen  Saviour  stands, 
And  peace,  hke  softest  dew,  distils — • 
I  too  may  elevate  my  hands. 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 

See  also  Hijmns  No.  783 — 789. 

7S*^  7.7.7.7. 

i  ^Soy  Influeiices  of  the  Holy  Spirit  implored. 

1  TJOLY  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
-*--^  Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  ! 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
I'urn  the  darkness  ijito  day. 

2  Let  me  see  my  Saviour's  face. 
Let  me  all  his  beauties  trace  ; 
Show  those  glorious  truths  to  me, 
Which  are  only  known  to  thee. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  pow'r  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine  ; 

533 


784  HOLY   SPIRIT. 

Lon»  has  ?in,  witliout  control, 
Held  don liiiion  o'er  my  soul. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddon'd  iieart  of  mine  ; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

5  Rid  my  sin  and  porrow  cease  ; 
Kill  me  with  thy  heav'nly  peace; 
Joy  divine  I  then  shall  prove, 
Light  ol'  truth — and  fire  of  love. 

6  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine. 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne. 
Reign  supreme — and  reign  alone. 


¥^^  *  8. 8. P. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 

rfoi  Consolation.     Dismission. 

1  "TJESCEND,  Holy  Spirit,  the  Dove, 
-■-^  And  visit  a  sorrowful  breast ; 
My  burden  of  guilt  to  remove, 

And  bring  me  assurance  and  rest ; 
Thou  only  hast  pow'r  to  relieve        " 

A  sinner  o'erwhelm'd  with  his  load; 
The  sense  of  redemption  to  give, 

And  spriiikle  his  heart  with  thy  blood. 

2  With  me,  if  of  old  thou  hast  strove, 

And  kindly  withheld  me  tVom  sin; 
Resolv'd,  by  the  strength  of  thy  love, 

My  worthless  affections  to  win ; 
The  work  of  thy  niercy  revive, 

Invincible  mercy  exert, 
And  keep  my  weak  graces  alive, 

And  set  up  thv  rest  in  my  heart. 
531 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  785 

If  when  I  have  put  thee  to  grief, 

And  madly  to  lolly  return'd. 
Thy  goodness  has  been  my  relief, 

And  lilted  me  up  as  I  mourn'd ; 
O,  Spirit  of  pity  and  grace, 

Relieve  me  ai,niin  and  restore  ; 
My  spirh  in  holiness  raise, 

To  fall,  and  to  grieve  thee,  no  more. 

If  now  I  lament  after  God, 

And  pant  for  a  taste  of  his  love, — 
If  Jesus,  who  pour'd  out  his  blood, 

Obtain'd  me  a  mansion  above  ; — 
Come,  heavenly  Comforter,  come. 

Sweet  witness  of  mercy  divine  ! 
And  make  me  thy  permanent  home, 

And  seal  me  eternally  thine. 


r      4  ot?       God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive. 

1  QUENCH  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 
^^  The  Holy  One  from  heav'n  ; 
The  Comforter,  belov'd,  ador'd; 

To  man  in  mercy  giv'n. 

2  Quench  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord; 

He  will  not  always  strive  : 
O,  tremble  at  that  awful  word; 
Sinner  I  awake  and  live. 

3  Quench  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 

It  is  thy  only  hope  : 
0  let  his  aid  be  now  implor'd; 
Let  pray'r  be  hfted  up. 

4  Gi-ieve  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 

Heirs  of  redeeming  grace  ; 
With  grateful  hearts  his  love  record, 
Whose  presence  fills  the  place. 
35  2  2  535 


0 


786, 787  iioLV  ?pirit.^  ^ 

•reft  P.M.   J.^^^l^^WC 

" "  Prnj/rr  for  the  Holy  Spirit. 

TllOr  tint  lienrest  pray'r! 
Attend  my  lunnltle  cry  ; 
And  lot  thy  .«ervaiiis  slinre 

Thy  hiespings  Irom  on  high  : 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word, 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  ."-Spirit,  Lord ! 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry  : 
If  they,  with  love  sinrere, 

Tiieir  children's  wants  .sujjply  ; 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heav'nly  Father  !  thou— 

We — children  of  thy  grace— 
Oh  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend  and  fill  the  place  ; 
That  all  may  feel  the  heav'nly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

4  Oh  may  that  sacred  fire, 

Descending  from  above. 
Our  frozen  hearts  inspire 

M^ih  fervent  zeal  and  love  ; 
Enlighten  our  beclouded  eyes, 
And  teach  our  grov'ling  souls  to  rise. 

^^Ky  O.0. 0,8.8.0. 

•  ^  '  Brenthinrrs  after  God. 

1  r\  THAT  the  Comforter  would  come  ! 
^^  Nor  visit  as  a  transient  guest, 

But  fix  in  me  his  constant  home. 

And  keep  possession  of  my  breast: 
And  make  my  soul  his  lov'd  abode, 
The  temple  of  the  living  God  ! 

2  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  heart  inspire  ! 

Attest  that  I  am  born  again  ; 
Come,  and  baptize  me  now  with  fire, 
Nor  let  thv  former  gifts  be  vain  2 
536 


HOLY   SPIRIT.  788 

I  cannot  rest  till  I'm  forgiv'n  ; 
And  find  the  earnest  of  my  heav'n  ! 

3  I  want  th'  indubitable  seal. 

That  ascertains  the  kin^'dom  mine  ! 
The  pow'rt'ul  stamp  I  loni;;  to  leel, 

The  sijrnature  oflove  divine  ! 
Oh,  shed  it  in  my  heart  abroad, 
Fulness  oflove,  of  heav'n,  of  God! 

4  Oh,  love,  I  languish  at  thy  stay  ! 

I  pine  for  thee  with  ling' ring  smart  ! 
Weary  and  faint  through  long  delay  : 

When  wilt  thou  come  into  my  heart  ? 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  me  free, 
And  swallow  up  my  soul  in  thee  ! 

'yae  L.  M. 

'^^  Pentecost. 

1  /^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  raise  our  songs, 

-^  To  reach  the  wonders  of  the  day, 
When  with  the  fiery  cloven  tongues 
Thou  didst  those  glorious  scenei^  display. 

2  Oh,  'twas  a  most  auspicious  hour, 

Season  of  grace  and  sweet  delight, 
When  thou  didst  come  with  mighty  pow'r, 
And  light  of  truth  divinely  bright. 

3  By  this  the  blest  disciples  knew 

Their  risen  Head  had  enter'd  heav'n  ; 
Had  now  obtain'd  the  promise  due, 
Fully  by  God  the  Father  giv'n. 

4  Lord,  we  believe  to  us  and  ours 

The  apostolic  promise  given  ; 
We  want  the  pentecostal  pow'rs. 

The  Holy  Ghost  .sent  down  from  heav'n. 

5  Ah  !  leave  us  not  to  mourn  below, 

Or  long  for  thy  return  to  pine  ; 

Now,  Lord,  the  Comforter  bestow, 

And  fix  in  us  the  Guest  divine. 

037 


789  GOSPEL   CALL. 

i)  Assembled  here  witli  one  accord, 

Calmly  we  wail  the  promis'd  grace, 
The  purchase  ot  our  dying  liord  : 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  fill  the  plac 

7  If  ev'ry  one  that  asks  may  find, 

If  still  tliou  dost  on  sinners  fall. 

Come  as  a  mighty  rushing  wind  ; 

Great  grace  i)e  now  upon  us  all. 

8  Behold,  to  thee  our  souls  aspire. 

And  languish  thy  descent  to  meet : 
Kindle  in  each  the  living  fire. 
And  fix  in  ev'ry  heart  thy  seat. 


GOSPEL  CALL. 

Also  132—248. 

{For  Frayer-mectinc^s  aiid  Revivals.) 

789  Free  Grace. 

1  'T'lIE  voice  of  free  grace 

-■-    Cries,  escape  to  the  mountain  ! 

For  Adam's  lost  race 

C'hrist  has  open'd  a  tirtuntain  ;  _ 

For  m\  and  transgression 

And  ev'ry  pollution, 

The  blood  Hows  so  freely 

In  streams  of  salvation. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Laryib 
Who  pnrchas'd  our  pardon  ! 
MVU  praise  him  again, 
When  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  This  fountain  so  clear. 

In  which  all  may  find  pardon, 
From  Jesus'  side  flows 
In  plenteous  redemption  : 
538 


GOSPEL   CALL.  790 

Though  your  sins  had  arisen 
As  Ingh  as  a  mountain, 
The  blood  flows  so  freely 
From  Jesus,  the  fountain. 
Hallelujah,  (J-c. 

3  Oh,  Jesus  !  ride  on. 
Thy  kingdom  is  glorious  ; 
Over  sin,  death,  and  hell 
Thou  wilt  malve  us  victorious  : 
Thy  name  shall  be  prais'd 

In  the  great  congregation, 
And  saints  shall  dehght 
Ascribing  salvation. 
Hallelujah,  ^-c. 

4  When  on  Zion  we  stand, 
Having  gain'd  the  blest  shore, 
With  our  harps  in  our  hands 
We  will  praise  evermore  ; 
We'll  range  the  blest  fields 
On  the  banks  of  the  river, 
And  sing  hallelujahs 

For  ever  and  ever. 
Hallelujah,  ^c. 

i  .yxj  The  first  great  object. 

1  T>  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
-*-^  Of  mortals  here  below  ; 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 

Its  sov'reign  virtue  know  ! 

2  More  needful  this,  than  glitt'ring  wealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows  ; 
Nor  reputation,  food,  or  health. 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage, 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

539 


791,  T92  GOSPEL   CALL. 

4  O  mny  mv  hcnrt,  bv  grace  reticw'd, 

Be  tiiy  Uodteincr's  throne  ; 
And  he  my  siii!)l)orri  will  subdued, 
His  government  to  own. 

5  Lrf  dorp  repentance   faith,  und  love, 

Bo  join'd  with  jjudlv  lear ; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
Aly  heart  to  be  sincere. 

•,.51  li.lO.il.lO.    ' 

'  •-*'  *■  The  Mercy-seat. 


'h, 


1  r^OME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  lanartii.- 
^  Come,  to  the  mercV-seat  fervenily  kneel 
Here  l)nnf,'  your  wounued  hearts,  here  tell  your 

anLMiish  ; 
Earili  has  no  sorrows  that  heav'n  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  lij;;hf  of  the  straving, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Coniforier,  in  mercy  saying. 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heav'n  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life  :  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  tlironc  of  God,  boundless  in 
love  ; 
Come  to  the  feast  prepar'd ;  come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  it3  sorrows,  but  heav'n  can  remove. 

,y^*>  8.f..8.6.8.8. 

i  »J^      TaAe  heed,  icaich  nnd  pray;   for  yc  knew 
not  when  the  time  is.     Matt.  xiii.  33. 

1/^0  watch  and  prav  ;  thou  canst  not  tell 
^-^  How  near  thine  hour  may  be  ; 
Thou  canst  not  know  how  soon  the  bell 

May  toll  its  notes  for  thee  : 
Death's  countless  snares  beset  thy  way  : 
Frail  child  of  dust  I  go  watch  and  pray. 

2  Fond  youth,  while  free  from  blighting  care. 
Does  thy  firm  pulse  beat  high  ? 
5i0 


GOSPEL  CALL.  793,  794 

Do  hope's  glad  visions,  bright  and  fair, 

Dilate  before  thine  eye  ? 
Soon  these  must  change— must  pass  away  i 
Frail  child  of  dust,  go  watch  and  pray. 

3  Thou  aged  man  !  life's  wintry  storm 

Hath  sear'd  thy  vernal  Iiloom  ; 
With  trembling  limbs  and  wasting  form, 

Thou'rt  beiulin<i  o'er  the  tomb  : 
And  can  vain  hone  lead  f/irp  asiray  ? 
Go,  weary  pilgrim  !  watch  and  pray. 

4  Ambition,  stop  thy  panting  breath  ! 

Pride,  sink  thy  lifted  eye  ! 
Behold  !  the  caverns,  dark  with  death, 

Before  you  open  lie  : 
The  heav'nly  warning  now  obey  ; 
Ye  sons  of  pride,  go  watch  and  pray. 

^q«  8.0.8.6.8.8. 

•  *'**    Trust  m  God  during  the  hidings  ofkSsfaCe> 

1  r\  LET  my  trembhng  soul  be  still, 
^^   While  darkness  veils  the  sky ; 
And  wait  thy  wise,  thy  holy  will, 

VVrapp'd  yet  in  niysrery  : 
I  cannot,  Lord,  thy  purpose  see  ; 
But  all  is  well — since  rul'd  by  thee. 

2  Thus,  trusting  in  thy  love,  I  tread 

The  path  of  duty  on  ; 
What  though  some  cherish'd  joys  arc  fled, 

Some  flatt'ring  dreams  are  gone  ? 
Yet  purer,  brighter  joys  remain  : 
Why  should  my  spirit  then  complain? 

TOA  L.  M. 

*  *^  *  Broad  is  the  road. 

1  "DROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
■*-'  And  thousands  walk  together  there ; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

541 


795  GOSPEL   CALL. 

2  "  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross," 
Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command  ; 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heav'nly  land. 

3  The  fearl'ul  soul  that  tires  and  faints. 
And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteein'd  almost  a  saint. 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain  ; 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new  ; 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain  ; 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

^Q^  8.7.8.7.7.7.   '     ' '^^-i^^'^rt^^y 

4\fO  jlfoicnlniv  opened  for  sin  and  iinchanness.  ^ 
Zech.  xiii.  1. 

1  r^OME  to  Calv'ry's  holy  mountain, 
^-^  Sinners  I  ruin'd  by  ihe  fall: 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all ; 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Open'd  when  the  Saviour  died. 

2  Come,  in  poverty  and  meanness. 

Come,  deiil'd  without,  within; 
From  infection  and  uncleanness, 

From  the  leprosy  of  sin, 
Wash  your  robes  and  make  them  white  ; 
Ye  shall  walk  with  God  in  light. 

3  Come,  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 

Wounded,  impotent,  and  bhnd  ; 
Here  the  guilty,  free  remission, 

Her*  the  troubled,  peace  may  find ; 
Health  this  lountain  will  restore  ; 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 

4  He  that  drinks  shall  live  for  ever ; 

'Tis  a  soul-renewing  flood: 
God  is  faithful — God  will  never 

Break  his  covenant  in  blood, 
Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Sealed  when  He  was  glorified. 
543 


7sr8 


GOSPEL   CALL.  796 

]..   M. 
Tn-Dtn/. 

1  'T'O-DAY,  if  you  will  hoar  his  voire, 

-*-    Now  is  the  timo  to  make  your  choice ; 
Say,  will  you  be  for  ever  blest, 
And  with  the  glorious  Jesus  rest? 

2  Will  you  be  sav'd  from  guilt  and  pain? 
Will  you  with  Christ  I'ur  .-!Vor  reign  ? 
Say,  will  you  to  mount  Zion  go  ? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 

3  Come,  blooming  youth,  for  ruin  bound, 
Obey  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
Come,  go  with  us,  and  you  shall  prove 
The  joys  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

4  Behold,  he's  waiting  at  your  door  ! 
Make  now  your  choice  ;  O  halt  no  more  ! 
Say,  sinner,  say,  what  will  you  do  ? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 

5  Your  sports,  and  all  your  glitt'ring  toys, 
Compar'd  to  our  celestiul  joys, 

Like  momentary  dreams  appear  ; 
Come,  go  with  us — your  souls  are  dear. 

6  Why  rush  in  carnal  pleasures  on  ? 
Why  madly  plunge  in  sorrov/  down  ? 
Say,  without  Christ  what  can  you  do? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 

7  O,  must  we  bid  you  all  farewell  ; 
We  bound  to  heav'n,  and  you  to  hell  ? 
Still  God  may  hear  us  while  we  pray. 
And  change  you,  ere  that  burning  day. 

8  Once  more  we  ask  you  in  his  name  ; 
We  know  his  love  remains  the  same — 
Say,  will  you  to  mount  Zion  go  ? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 

2  A  543 


r9r,  798  GOSPEL   CALL. 

ty(\j  7.7.7.7. 

*  •^  *  Expo!(lu!nlion  trilh  the  sinner, 

1  CINNER,  is  thy  heart  at  rest? 
^  Is  thy  bosom  void  of  fear  ? 
Art  th(i\i  not  by  «:tiih  opprcs^sM  ? 

Speaks  not  conscience  in  thine  car? 

2  Can  this  world  afford  thee  bhss? 

Can  it  chase  away  thy  ploom  ? 
Finrt'rinir.  false,  and  vain  it  is  : — 
Tremble  at  the  worldling's  doom. 

3  Think,  O  sinner,  on  thy  end  ; 

See  the  jndirnnent-day  appear  ! 
Thither  must  thy  spirit  wend  ; 
There  thy  righteous  sentence  hear. 

4  Wretched,  ruin'd.  helpless  soul, 

To  a  Saviour's  blood  apply  ; 

He  alone  can  make  thee  whole  ; 

Fly  to  Jesus, — sinner,  fly  ! 

^£^^  6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5. 

'  ^'^  Come  to  Jesus. 

1  "pOOR,  wilder'd.  weeping  heart 
-*-     What  can  relieve  thee  ? 
Come,  sinful  as  thou  art, 

Christ  will  receive  thee.  - 

Come,  though  with  wo  oppress'd, 
Soft  is  the  Saviour's  brea.^t, 
There  may'st  thou  sweetly  rest, 

There,  naught  shall  grieve  thee. 

2  Come,  trembhng,  timid  soul, 

Why  this  delaying  ? 
Thunders,  that  o'er  thee  roll, 

Fall  on  thee  straying. 
Turn  from  destruction's  ways  : 
Turn  to  the  throne  of  grace  ; 
There  seek  thy  Father's  face, 

Weeping  and  praying. 
544 


GOSPEL  CALL.  799,  800 

3  "  Hence,  guilty  fear  and  doubt, 

Leave  nie  tor  ever ! 
Lord,  wilt  ilioii  cast  me  out  ? 

Never — O.  uuver  ! 
From  unbclinf  of  mind, 
From  thought  lo  sin  inclin'd. 
From  flesh  and  hell  combin'd, 

Thou  wilt  deliver." 

-,OQ  ll.ll.l].ll. 

*  *'*'   "Acquaml  now  thyself  with  him,  and  he  at 
peace.^^ 

1  A  GQUAINT  thyself  quickly,  O  sinner,  witii 
■^^    God, 

And  joy,  like  the  sunshine,  shall  beam  on  thy 

road. 
And  peace,  like  the  dew-drop,  shall  fall  on  thy 

head. 
And  sleep,  Uke  an  angel,  shall  visit  thy  bed. 

2  Acquaint  thyself  quickly,  O  sinner,  with  God, 
And  he  shall  be   with  thee,   when  fears  arc 

abroad ; 
Thy  safeguard  in  dangers  that  threaten  thy 

path  ; 
Thy  joy  in  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death. 

SOO  8.7.8.7._ 

'^"^^  Expostulation. 

1  TVOW  the  Son  of  man  stands  pleading, 
-'■*   At  the  sinner's  bolted  heart ; 

Now  in  heaven  he's  interceding, 
Undertaking  sinners'  part. 

Sinners,  can  you  hale  this  Saviour  ? 

IVill  yon  thrust  him  from  your  arms  ? 
0?we  he  died  for  your  hehaviour, 
Now  he  calls  you  to  his  arms. 

2  Now  he  pleads  his  sweat  and  bloodshed, 

Shows  his  wounded  hands  and  feet ; 

345 


B5l  GOSPEL   CALL. 

Father,  save  thorn,  iliough  they're  blood-red, 
Raise  them  to  a  heav'nly  seat. 
Sinners,  can  you  hate,  ^-c. 

Sinners,  hear  your  God  and  Saviour, 

Hear  his  gracious  voice  to-day  ; 
Turn  IVoin  all  your  vain  behaviour, 

Oh,  repent,  return,  and  pray. 
Shmers,  can  you  hate,  <^c. 

O,  be  wise  before  you  languish 

On  the  bed  of  dyintr  strife  ; 
Endless  joy,  or  dreadful  anr^uish 

Turn  upon  th'  events  of  life. 
Sinners,  can  you  hate,  ^-c. 

>  Now  he's  waiting  to  be  gracious. 
Now  he  stands  and  looks  on  thee ; 
See,  what  kindness,  love,  and  pity 
Shine  around  on  you  and  me. 
Sinners,  ca7i  you  hate,  (J-r. 

5  Open  now  your  hearts  before  him, 
Bid  the  Saviour  welcome  in  ; 
Now  receive. — and,  O  !  adore  him. 
Take  a  full  discharge  from  sin. 
Si7ifiers,  can  you  hate,  <^c. 

7  Come,  for  all  things  now  are  ready,  _ 
Yet  there's  room  for  many  more  ; 
O,  ye  blind,  ye  lame  and  needy. 
Come  to  wisdom's  boundless  store. 
Sin7iers,  can  you  hate,  t^c. 

801  7.7.7.7.7.7.7  7. 

1  OINNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
^  God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why ; 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live  ; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands. 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands 
546 


GOSPEL    CALL.  802 

Why,  ye  ihankloss  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  shyht  his  love,  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
Ood,  your  f^aviour,  asks  you  why: 
He,  wlio  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Dird  himself,  that  ye  might  live ! 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  ajjain  ? 

Wliy,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why : 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love : 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
Why,  ye  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God,  and  die  ? 

4  Dead  already,  dead  within, 
Spiritually  dead  in  sin  : 

Dead  to  God,  while  here  you  breathe, 
Pant  you  after  second  death  ? 
Will  you  still  in  sin  remain, 
Greedy  of  eternal  pain  ? 
O,  ye  dving  sinners,  why, 
Why  will  ye  for  ever  die  ? 

cni>  11.11.11.11. 

^"^  Delay  not. 

1  "pjEL AY  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner ;  draw  near  I 
■^  The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee 
No  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  here, 

Redemption  is  purchas'd,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not,  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God  ? 
A  fountain  is  open'd,  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleans' d  in  his  pardonin? 
blood? 

547 


803,  804  GOSPEL   CALL. 

3  Dflfiy  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  to  come, 

For  mercy  still  limbers,  and  criUs  thee  to-day: 

IIiT  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb  ; 

Her  message  unheeded  will  soon  pass  away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not  I  the  Spirit  of  <;race, 

Long  griev'd  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 
flight. 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  vale  of  eternity's  night. 

Gft*l  12.8.12,8.12.8.12.8. 

and  we  are  not  savid.'^     Jer.  viii.  20. 

1  VyHEN  the  harvest  is  past,  and  the  summer 

'  *^      is  gone  ; 
And  sermons  and  pray'rs  shall  be  o'er ; 
When  the  beams  cease  to  break  of  the  sweet 
Sabbath  morn, 
And  Jesus  invites  thee  no  more  ; 
When  the  rich  gales  of  mercy  no  longer  shall 
blow, 
The  gospel  no  message  declare  ; 
Sinner,  how  canst  thou  bear  the  deep.wailings 
of  wo  ? 
How  suffer  the  night  of  despair? 

2  When   the   holy  have  gone  to  the  regions  of 

peace. 
To  dwell  in  the  mansions  above  ; 
W^hen  their  harmony  wakes,  in  the  fulness  of 
bliss, 
Their  song  to  the  Saviour  they  love  ; 
Sav,  O  sinner,  that  livest  at  rest  and  secure, 

Who  fearest  no  trouble  to  come. 
Can  thy  spirit  the  swellings  of  sorrow  endure. 
Or  bear  the  impenitent' s  doom  ? 

e^l  11.11.11.11. 

"^^  *  0  turn  ye. 

1   /^  TURN  ye,  O  turn  ye,  for  why  will  ye  die, 
^-^  When  God  in  great  mercy  is  coming  so  nigh  ? 
348 


GOSPEL   CALL.  805 

Since  Jesus  inviies  you,  the  Spirit  says,  Come, 
And  angels  are  wailing  to  welcome  you  home. 

2  How  vain  the  delusion,  that  while  you  delay, 
Your  hearts  may  grow  better  by  staying  away  ; 
Come  wretched,  come  starving,  come  just  as 

you  be. 
While  streams  of  salvation  are  flowing  so  free. 

8  And  now  Christ  is  ready  your  souls  to  receive, 
O,  how  can  you  question,  if  you  will  believe  ? 
If  sin  is  your  burden,  why  will  you  not  come  ? 
'Tis  you  he  bids  welcome  ;  he  bids  you  come 
home. 

4  In  riches,  in  pleasures,  what  can  you  obtain, 
To  soothe  your  afHiction,  or  banish  your  pain  ? 
To  bear  up  your  spirit  when  summon'd  to  die, 
Or  waft  you  to  mansions  of  glory  on  high  ? 

5  Why  will  you  be  starving  and  feeding  on  air  ? 
There's  mercy  in  Jesus,  enough  and  to  spare  ; 
If  siill  you  are  doubting,  make  trial  and  see, 
And  prove  that  his  mercy  is  boundless  and  free. 

6  Come,  give  us  your  hand,  and  the  Saviour  your 

heart, 
And  trusting  in  Heaven,  we  never  shall  part; 
O,  how  can  we  leave  you  ?  why  will  you  not 

come  ? 
We'll  journey  together,  and  soon  be  at  home. 

^^^  Vanity  of  the  World. 

1  'THHE  joy  that  vain  amusements  give, 

-*■    To  him  who  thoughtless  sports  and  sings, 
Is  like  the  honey  of  a  hive. 

When  guarded  by  a  thousand  stings. 

2  'Tis  thus  the  world  rewards  the  fools 

Who  live  upon  her  treach'rous  smiles ; 
She  leads  them  blindfold,  by  her  rules,  ' 

And  ruins  all  whom  she  beguiles. 

549 


806  GOPPEL   CALL. 

3  'Tis  tliiis  fliaf  thon?nnds  hnsfcn  down 

P'rum  pleasure  inro  endless  wo  ; 
And  with  a  long,  despairing  groan, 
Blaspheme  ihcir  Maker  as  they  go. 

4  Warn'd  by  their  woes,  may  we  be  wise, 

Deligiiting  in  a  Saviour's  charms; 
Then  (Jod  will  lake  us  to  the  skies, 
Em  brae' d  in  everlasting  arms. 

f^yf'O  JS'othi/ig  true  hut  Heaven. 

1  TS  this  world  all  a  fleeting  show, 
-■■  For  man's  illusion  giv'n  ? 

Do  smiles  of  joy,  do  tears  of  wo, 
Deceitful  shine,  deceitful  flow  ; 
Is  nothing  true  but  heav'n  ? 

2  False  is  the  light  on  glory's  plume, 

As  fading  hups  of  even  ; 
And  love,  and  hope,  and  beauty's  bloom 
Are  blossoms  gaiher'd  for  the  tomb  ; 

These  are  not  bright  as  heav'n  ! 

3  Poor  wand'rers  of  a  stormy  day, 

From  wave  to  wave  we're  driv'n  ; 
And  fancy's  flash,  and  reason's  ray,   _ 
Serve  but  to  light  the  troubled  way  ; 

Those  are  not  calm  as  heav'n  ! 

4  But  life's  not  "  all  a  fleeting  show, 

For  man's  illusion  giv'n  ;" 
He  that  hath  sooth'd  a  widow's  wo. 
Or  wip'd  an  orphan's  tear,  doth  know 

There's  something  here  of  li^av'n. 

5  And  he  that  walks  life's  thorny  way, 

With  feelings  calm  and  even  ; 
Whose  path  is  lit  from  day  to  day 
By  virtue's  bright  and  steady  ray  ; 

Plaih  something  felt  of  heav'n. 
550 


GOSPEL  CALL.  807,  808 

6  He,  that  the  Christian's  course  has  run, 

And  all  his  I'oes  for^iv'n  ; 
Who  measures  out  hle's  little  span, 
In  love  to  God,  and  love  to  man, 

On  earth  has  tasted  heav'n. 

<^^*  Expostulation. 

1  QINNER,  0  why  so  thoughtless  grown? 
^  Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ? 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown. 

Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 

Urged  on  by  sin's  fantastic  dreams  ? 
Madly  attempt  th'  infernal  gate, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames  ? 

3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains 

Behold  the  God  of  love  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains. 
For  ever  telUng,  yet  untold. 

^^e  8.8.6.8.8.6. 

55 U»  ^  Yoke  of  Warning. 

1  npHAT  warning  voice,  O  sinner,  hear, 
-■-   And  while  salvation  hngers  near, 

The  heav'nly  call  obey. 
Flee  from  destruction's  downward  path, 
Flee  from  the  threat'ning  storm  of  wrath 

I'hat  rises  o'er  thy  way. 

2  Soon  night  comes  on  with  thick'ning  shade. 
The  tempest  hovers  o'er  thy  head. 

The  winds  their  fury  pour  ; 
The  light' nings  rend  the  earth  and  skies, 
The  thunders  roar,  the  flames  arise. 

What  terrors  fill  that  hour  ! 

3  That  warning  voice,  0  sinner,  hear. 
Whose  accents  linger  on  tliine  ear  ; 

36  551 


80y  PENITENCE, 

Thy  footsteps  now  retrace, 
Rpnoiuice  ihy  i^in.'-',  and  be  forgiv'n. 
Believe,  become  an  heir  of  hoav'n, 

And  sing  redceniing  grace. 

4  Then,  while  a  voire  of  pardon  speaks, 
The  storm  is  hush'd,  the  morning  breaks, 

The  heav'ns  are  all  serene  ; 
Fresh  verdure  clothes  the  beauteous  fields, 
Joy  echoes  on  the  distant  hills, 

New  wonders  fill  the  scene. 


PENITENCE. 
See  also  Xo.  248—270. 

0'U«J        Prayer  for  the  Spirit^  s  influence. 

1  rjREAT  God,  before  thy  mercy-seat 
^^  Abased,  in  dust  I  fall ; 

My  crimes  of  complicated  guilt, 
Aloud  for  judgment  call. 

2  I  own  my  ways  to  be  corrupt, 

I\Iy  duties  stain'd  with  sin  ; 
Make  thou  my  broken  spirit  whole. 
My  burdened  conscience  clean. 

3  Lord,  send  thy  Spirit  from  above. 

Implant  a  holy  fear  .; 
And  through  thine  all-abounding  grace 
Bring  thy  salvation  near. 

4  On  my  distrcss'd,  benighted  soul, 

O,  cause  tliy  face  to  shine ; 
Make  me  to  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice 
And  tell  me  I  am  thine. 
552 


PENITENCE.  810,  811 

S10  1.1.1.1.1.1. 

Fen  it  e nee  at  ilte  Cross. 

1  TJEARTS  of  stone,  relent,  relent, 
-■■-■■  Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued ; 
See  his  body,  mangled — rent, 

Cover'd  with  a  ^ore  of  blood; 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done  ! 
Murder'd  God's  eternal  Son ! 

2  Yes,  thy  sins  have  done  the  deed, 

Driv'n  the  nails  that  fix'd  him  there; 
Crown'd  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 

Plun;ir'd  into  his  side  the  spear  ; 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice, 
While  for  sinful  man  he  dies. 

3  Wilt  thou  let  him  bleed  in  vain  ? 

Still  to  death  thy  Lord  pursue  ? 
Open  all  his  wounds  again. 

And  the  shameful  cross  renew  ? 
No  !  with  all  my  sins  I'll  part : 
Break,  0  break,  my  bleeding  heart ! 

SI  1  ^-  ^*-        (^&^- 

^  -*-  -■■        Surrendering  the  heart  to  Christ. 

1  "DLEST  Jesus  !  when  thy  cross  I  view, — 
-*'-'  That  mystery  to  th'  angelic  host, — 

I  gaze  with  grief  and  rapture  too, 
And  all  my  soul's  in  wonder  lost. 

2  What  strange  compassion  fill'd  thy  breast, 

That  brought  thee  from  thy  throne  on  high 
To  woes,  that  cannot  be  express' d, 
To  be  despised,  to  groan  and  die  ! 

3  Was  it  for  man,  rebellious  man. 

Sunk  by  his  crimes  below  the  grave, 
Who,  justly  doom'd  to  endless  pain, 
Found  none  to  pity  or  to  save  ? 

4  For  man  didst  thou  forsake  the  sky. 

To  bleed  upon  th'  accursed  tree ; 

553 


812,  813  PENITENCE. 

And  didst  thou  taste  of  death  to  buy 
Immortal  hie  and  bhss  lor  me  ! 

5  Had  I  a  voice  to  praise  thy  name, 

Loud  as  ilie  trump  that  wakes  the  dead, 
Had  I  the  raptur'd  seraph's  flame, 
My  debt  ol"  love  could  ne'er  be  paid. 

^  *  ^  Suncttficution  and  Pardon. 

1  "ll/HERE  shall  we  sinners  hide  our  heads? 

'  *     Can  rocks  or  mountains  save  ? 
Or  shall  we  wrap  us  in  the  shades 
Of  midnight  and  the  grave  ? 

2  Is  there  no  shelter  from  the  eye 

Of  an  avenging  God  ? 
Jesus,  to  thy  dear  wounds  we  fly: 
Bedew  us  with  thy  blood. 

3  Those  guardian  drops  our  souls  secure, 

And  wash  away  our  sins ; 
Eternal  justice  frowns  no  more, 
And  conscience  smiles  within. 

4  We  bless  that  wondrous  purple  stream, 

That  cleanses  every  stain  ; 
Our  soi^is  are  yet  but  half  redeem'd,     - 
If  sin,  the  tyrant,  reign. 

5  Lord,  blast  his  empire  with  thy  breath, 

That  cursed  throne  must  fall ; 
Ye  flat t' ring  plagues,  that  work,  our  death, 
Fly,  for  we  hate  you  all. 

m«  7.7.7.7. 

^-*^^  Deep  contrition. 

1    TESU.S,  save  my  dying  soul ; 
•^    Make  the  broken  spirit  whole; 
Humbled  in  the  dust  I  lie  ; 
Saviour,  leave  me  not  to  die. 
554 


SUPPLICATION   FOR  MERCY.  814 

2  Jesus,  full  of  ev'ry  gr^cc, 
Now  reveal  thy  smiling  face ; 
Grant  the  joy  of  sin  for^iv'n, 
Foretaste  of  the  bliss  oi  heav'n. 

3  All  my  guilt  to  thee  is  known — 
Thou  art  righteous,  thou  alone  : 
All  my  help  is  from  thy  cross ; 
All  besides  I  count  but  loss. 

4  Lord,  in  thee  I  now  believe ; 
Wilt  thou — wilt  thou  not  forgive? 
Helpless  at  thy  feet  I  lie  ; 
Saviour,  leave  me  not  to  die. 


SUPPLICATION  FOR  DIVINE  MERCY. 

See  also  No.  270—303. 

{For  Prayer-meetings  and  Revivals.) 

S.  M. 


814 


The  Burden  of  Sin. 


1  AH!  whither  should  I  go, 

■^  Burden'd,  and  sick,  and  faint ! 
To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  ? 

2  My  Saviour  bids  me  come, 

Ah !  why  do  I  delay  ? 
Hr  calls  the  weary  sinner  home. 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay  ! 

3  What  is  it  keeps  me  back 

From  which  I  cannot  part  ? 
Which  will  not  let  the  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart  ? 

4  Some  cursed  thing  unknown 

I\Iust  surely  lurk  within  ; 

555 


815  SUPPLICATION   FOR 

Some  idol  \vliic-!i  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom-sin. 

5  Jesus,  the  liiiid' ranee  show. 

Which  I  have  fear'd  to  see  ; 
And  let  me  now  consent  to  know 
VVliat  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 

6  Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 

Tliy  tryiiii,'  pow'r  display  ; 
Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 
And  lake  the  veil  away. 

7  I  now  believe  in  thee 

Compassion  reij^ns  alone  ; 

According  to  my  faith,  to  me 

O,  let  it,  Lord,  be  done  ! 

8  In  me  is  all  the  bar 

Which  thon  wouldst  fain  remove  ; 
Remove  it,  and  I  shall  declare 
That  God  is  only  love. 

^-,.-  8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8.  '   '^  'h 

^-*«^  Faith  fainting.  .-^. 

1  "pNCOMPASS'D  with  clouds  of  distress, 
-*-'  Just  ready  all  hope  to  resign, 

I  pant  for  the  light  of  thy  lace,  _ 

And  fear  it  will  never  be  mine: 
Disliearteti'd  with  waiting  so  long; 

I  sink  at  thy  feet  with  my  load  ; 
All  plaintive  I  pour  out  my  song, 

And  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  God. 

2  Shine,  Lord  I  and  my  terrors  shall  cease  ; 

The  l)Iood  of  atonement  apply  ; 
And  lead  me  to  Jesus  for  peace. — 

The  rock  that  is  higher  than  I : 
Speak.  Saviour !  for  sweet  is  thy  voice, 

Thy  presence  is  fair  to  behold  ; 
Attend  to  my  sorrows  and  cries — 

My  groanings  that  cannot  be  told. 
556 


DIVINE   MERCY.  816 

3  If  somctiines  I  sirivc  us  I  mourn, 

i\Iy  hold  of  thy  promise  to  keep, 
The  billows  more  fii^rrely  rrnirii, 

And  plunge  nie  again  in  the  det'p  : 
While  harass'd  and  cast  from  thy  sight, 

The  tempter  suggosts,  with  a  roar, — ■ 
"The  Lord  has  lorsaken  ihee  quiie  ; 

Thy  God  will  bi-  gracious  no  more." 

4  Yet,  Lord,  if  thy  love  ha:h  design'd 

No  covenant  hlesf-ing  lor  me, 
Ah  !  tell  me  how  is  it  1  find 

Some  pleasure  in  waiting  for  thee  ? 
Almighty  to  rescue  thou  art ; 

Thy  grace  is  my  shield  and  my  tow'r ; 
Come  succour  and  gladden  my  heart, — 

Let  this  be  the  dav  of  thy  pow'r. 

tjjji'i^  The  inii-ard  conflict.  / 

1  A  ND  wilt  thou  yet  be  found,  / 
■^^  And  may  I  still  draw  near  ? 

Then  listen  to  the  plaintive  sound 
Of  a  poor  sinner's  pray'r. 

2  Jesus,  thine  aid  afford. 

If  siill  the  same  thou  art. 
To  thee  I  look,  to  thee,  my  Lord  ! 
Lift  up  a  helpless  heart. 

3  Thou  seest  my  troubled  breast, 

The  struggles  of  my  will, 
The  foes  that  interrupt  my  rest, 
The  agonies  I  feel. 

4  The  daily  deaih  I  prove. 

Saviour,  to  thee  is  known  ; 
'Tis  worse  than  death  my  God  to  love, 
And  not  my  God  alone. 

5  0,  my  offended  Lord, 

Restore  my  inward  peace, 
I  know  thou  cauot  ;  pronounce  the  word, 
And  bid  the  tempest  cease  ! 

557 


817,  818  SUPPLICATION   FOR 

6  I  long  to  spc  thy  face, 
Thy  Spirit  I  implore, 
The  living  water  ol  thy  grace, 
That  I  may  thirst  no  more. 


^1  Af  7. C. 7. 6. 7. 7. 7. 6, 

^  ^  *  Coiiiiction  of  Sin. 

1  pONSCIOUSofmyruin'd  state, 
^^  Ah,  whither  shall  I  go  ; 

All  within  is  desolate, 
While  all  without  is  wo  : 

If  to  hcav'n  I  turn  my  eye. 

There  a  frowning  Judge  appears ; 

If  to  Jesus  then  I  cry, 
No  voice  allays  my  fears. 

2  Oft  have  I  the  Spirit  griev'd, 

So  kindly  sent  to  me  ; 
And  that  word  have  disbeliev'd 

That  would  have  set  me  free  : 
All  the  blessings  God  has  giv'n, 

All  the  warnings  he  has  sent, 
Have  not  led  my  soul  to  heav'n 

Or  caus'd  me  to  repent. 

3  Guilty  soul,  what  wilt  thou  do  ? 

Polluted  still  thou  art  ; 
God  is  faithful,  just,  and  true, 

But  thou  art  vile  in  heart  : 
Yield  thee  now ;  no  more  repine  ; 

Own  the  justice  of  thy  doom  ; 
To  the  Lord  thyself  resign, 

And  see — there  yet  is  room. 

filS  -    7.7.7.7. 

^^^  IVeary  Sinners. 

1  r^OME,  ye  weary  sinners,  come, 
^  All,  who  feel  your  heavy  load  ; 
Jesus  calls  the  wand'rers  home  ; 
Hasten  to  your  pard'ning  God. 
558 


DIVINE    MERCY.  819 

?  Come,  yc  guilty  souls,  opprest, 
Answer  to  the  Saviour's  call  : 
"  Come,  and  I  will  give  you  rest ; 
Come,  and  I  will  save  you  all." 

3  Jesus, — full  of  truth  and  love, 

We  thy  kindest  call  obey, 
Faithful  let  thy  mercies  prove, 
Take  our  load  of  guilt  away  : 

4  Weary  of  this  war  within, 

Weary  (.^f  this  endless  strife, 
Weary  of  ourselves  and  sin, 
Weary  of  a  wretched  life  ; 

5  Burden'd  with  a  world  of  grief, 

Burden'd  with  our  sinful  load, 
Burden'd  with  this  unbelief, 

Burden'd  with  the  wrath  of  God  : 

6  Lo,  we  come  to  thee  for  ease. 

True  and  gracious  as  thou  art ; 
Now  our  weary  souls  release. 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart. 

CIQ  H.  M. 

^"■""^  Sulmissio7t  to  God. 

1  13EF0RE  thy  awful  throne 
-*-'  Now,  Lord,  in  dust  we  lie  ; 
And  all  our  guilt  bemoan 

In  tears  of  agony  : 
Thy  law  is  right 
That  sends  the  soul 
To  weep  and  howl 
In  endless  night. 

2  For  sinners  didst  thou  die, 

To  ransom  them  from  wo  ? 

They  rais'd  their  hands  on  high, 

They  gave  the  deadly  blow  ; 

Ours  is  that  stain  : 

Christ  for  our  guilt 

His  blood  has  spilt, 

By  sinners  slain. 

2  A  2  559 


820  SALVATION    THROUGH 

3  And  can  lie  pi  ill  i'ttns'wc  ? 

."\Iay  rebels  hear  liis  voice, 
Re|)eiitin{^,  itirii  and  live. 
And  taste  ot  iicav'niy  joys  ? 
Our  souls  shall  bow, 
Our  hearts  shall  break. 
Our  tongues  shall  speak, 
Our  tears  ijhall  flow. 

4  O  Lord,  we  will  believe  ; 

Apply  ihy  pard'iiing  blood  ; 
Our  guilty  souls  receive, 
And  wash  them  in  that  flood  : 
We  will  be  thine 
This  blessed  hour, 
And  evermore 
Our  souls  resign. 


SALVATION  THROUGH  JESUS 
CHRIST. 

See  also  303  to  355. 

820  s.  M. 

1  'T'HE  law  by  Moses  came  ; 

-'■    But  peace,  and  truth,  and  love,    ' 
Were  brought  by  Christ  (a  nobler  name) 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  different  works  were  done  ; 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 

Be  strict  obedience  paid  ; 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  Sov'reign  and  the  Head. 

4  The  man  that  durst  despise 

'Ihe  law  that  Moses  brought, 
5C0 


JESUS  CHRIST.  S2\,  822 

Behold  !  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  iauk. 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 
On  that  rebellious  race, 
Who  hale  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

S.21  .     9-  P-  ^'^- 

o^J         Trvslmg  in  Christ  for  pardon. 

1  r\  THOU  that  hear'st  the  pray'r  of  faith, 
^^  W\\\  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death, 

That  casts  itself  on  thee  ? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own, 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done. 

And  suriered  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead, 
His  spotless  righteousness  I  plead, 

And  his  avaihng  blood  ; 
That  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be. 
That  merit  shall  atone  lor  me. 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 

3  Then  save  me  from  eternal  death, 
The  Spirit  of  adoption  breathe, 

His  consolations  send  : 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart. 
And  sweetly  wliisper  to  my  heart, 

"  Thy  Maker  is  thy  friend." 

4  The  king  of  terrors  then  >vould  be 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me, 

To  bid  me  come  away  : 
Unclogg'd  by  earth  or  earthly  things, 
I'd  mount,  I'd  fly,  with  eager  wings. 

To  everlasting  day. 

ec3o:i  11.11.11.11. 

^•^^  Our  Shepherd. 

1  'T'HE  Lord  is  our  shepherd,  our  guardian  and 
-*-  guide ; 

Whatever  we  v.ant  he  will  kindlv  provide  ; 

561 


823  SALVATION   THROUGH 

To  the  shrrp  of  his  pasture  his  mercies  ahound, 
His  care  and  protection  his  Hock  will  surround. 

2  The   Lord  is  our  shepherd  ;    what  then  shall 

wc  Icar  i 
What  danger  can  frighten  us  while  he  is  near? 
Kol  when  the  time  calls  us  to  walk  through  the 

vale 
Of  the  shadow  of  death,  shall  our  hearts  ever 

lail. 

3  Though  afraid,  of  ourselves,  to  pursue  the  dark 

way, 
Thy  rod  and  thy  staff  be  our  comfort  and  stay : 
For  we  know  by  thy  guidance,  when  once  ii  ia 

past, 
To  fountain  of  life  it  will  bring  us  at  last. 

4  The  Lord  is  become  our  salvation  and  song, 
His  blessings  have  foUow'd  us  all  our  life  long  ; 
His  name  will  we  praise  while  we  have  any 

breath  ; 
Be  cheerful  in  hfe,  and  be  happy  in  death. 

''^*'  The  Saviour  crowned.    .'; 


A  LL  hail,  the  pow'r  of  Jesus'  name  ! 
-^  Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

Let  high-born  seraphs  tune  ihe  lyre, 

And  as  they  tunc  it  fall 
Before  his  face,  who  tunes  their  choir, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

Crown  him,  ye  morning  stars  of  light, 

Who  fix'd  this  floating  ball ; 
Now  hail  the  strength  of  Israel's  might. 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  aliar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
562 


JESUS  CHRIST.  824 

5  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransoin'd  from  the  fall ; 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6  Hail  him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call ; 
The  (lod  incarnate  !  Man  divine  ! 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

7  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall : 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

8  Let  ev'ry  kindred,  ev'ry  tribe 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

S*2J.  10.7.7.7.9. 

^^^  The  Atonement. 

1  CAW  ye  my  Saviour — Saw  yc  my  Saviour— 
^  Saw  ye  my  Saviour  and  God  ! 

O  !  he  died  on  Calvary, 

To  atone  for  you  and  me, 

And  to  purchase  our  pardon  with  blood. 

2  He  was  extended — He  was  extended. 
Painfully  nail'd  to  the  cross  ; 

Here  he  bow'd  his  head  and  died. 

Thus  my  Lord  was  crucified, 

To  atone  for  a  world  that  was  lost. 

3  Jesus  hung  bleeding — Jesus  hung  bleeding. 
Three  dreadful  hours  in  pain. 

And  the  solid  rocks  were  rent, 
Through  creation's  vast  extent, 
When  the  Jews  crucified  the  God-man. 

4  Darkness  prevail'd — Darkness  prevail'd, 
Darkness  prevail'd  o'er  the  land. 

And  the  sun  refused  to  shine. 
When  his  majesty  divine. 
Was  derided,  insulted,  and  slain. 

563 


825  SALVATION   TIIRCUCH 

5  When  it  was  finish'd — When  it  was  finished, 
And  the  aiononicnt  was  made, 
He  was  taken  by  the  great, 
And  enihahn'd  wiih  npicts  sweet. 
And  was  in  a  new  sepulchre  laid. 

G  Hail,  niiyhty  Saviour — Hail,  mighty  Saviour, 
Prince,  and  llie  a\nhor  ol  pearc  ; 
()  I  he  liur-^t  the  hars  of  death. 
And,  tri\imphant  from  the  earth. 
He  ascended  to  mansions  of  bliss. 

7  There  interceding — There  interceding, 
Pleading  that  sinners  ni:iy  live. 
Crying,  "  father,  I  have  died, 

O,  behold  my  hands  and  side, 

O,  forgive  them,  I  pray  thee,  forgive." 

8  "  I  will  forgive  them — I  will  forgive  them 
When  they  repent  and  believe  ; 

Let  them  now  return  to  thee, 

And  be  reconciled  to  me. 

And  salvation  they  all  shall  receive." 

825  $-rJ^:        ^.J  •  .    ■  ■'■^«- 

1  \  MAZING  grace  I — how  sweet  the  sound — 
-^  'I'hat  sav'd  a  soul  like  me  ! 

I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  bhnd,  but  now  I  see.  ' 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

'Twas  grace  my  fears  relicv'd  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  belie v'd  ! 

3  Full  many  a  danger,  toil,  and  snare, 

My  soul  has  overcome  ; 
'Tis  grace  that  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 
■1  And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 
And  mortal  life  shall  cease  ; 
I  shall  possess  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 
564 


JESUS  CHRIST.  826,  8-27 

^-^J"  Gr,itilu<h  al  (he  Cross. 

1  ]\/TY  sotil !  the  Lord  ndorc, 
^^^   Tliy  dear  Rcdccnu'r  love, 
Before  liis  ciot<s  tliy  sorrows  pour, 

And  tix  thy  hopes  ahove. 

2  My  soul !  the  Lord  adore, 

'i'hy  suffring  Saviour  sec  ; 

Rcitieniber  all  the  grieis  he  bore 

And  bore  from  love  to  thee. 

3  In  childhood's  early  morn 

He  was  thy  faiihful  friend  ; 
He  lov'd  thee  when  a  wretch  forlorn, 
And  loves  thee  to  the  end. 

4  Terrors  hung  o'er  thy  path, 

Deep  gloom  was  round  tliee  thrown; 
WluMi  to  redeem  //<//  lile  from  wrath, 
He  freely  gave  kls  oic>t. 

5  O  !  the  sharp  piercing  smart ! 

When  long  death's  arrows  stood, 
And,  quiv'ring  in  his  sacred  heart, 
They  drank  his  richest  blood 

6  0  !  miracle  of  love  ! 

That  such  a  life  as  mine, 
Should  by  that  death  be  raised  to  prove 
Enjoyments  so  divine. 

7  Dear  Saviour!  on  thy  breast 

My  tears  shall  ever  rcll  ; 
And  thou,  with  gratitude  impress'd, 
Still  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

^^^  *  L^rd,  ranetnhcr  me. 

1    TESUS  !  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend, 
•^    As  such  I  look  to  thee  ; 
Now  in  the  bowels  of  thy  love, 
O  Lord !  remember  me. 

565 


828  CIIRISTIAX   EXPERIENCE. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Reiiieinber  Calvary  ; 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God ! 

I  yield  myself  to  thee; 
While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
O  Lord!  remember  me. 

4  I  own  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile, 

Yet  thy  salvation's  free  ; 
Then,  in  thy  all-abounding  grace, 

0  Lord  I  remember  me. 

5  Howe'er  forsaken  or  distress'd. 

Howe'er  oppress'd  I  be, 
Howe'er  afflicted  here  on  earth. 
Do  thou  remember  nie. 

fi  And  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death. 
And  creature  helps  all  flee. 
Then,  0  my  great  Redeemer,  God ! 

1  pray,  remember  me. 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

See  also  Hijmns  No.  355 — 4.SS. 

{For  Prayer-meetings  and  Revivals.) 

eoe  8.7.8.1.8.7.8.7. 

^^^  Christian  Comfort. 

1  'T'EMPTED,  tossed,  troubled  spirit, 
-*-    Dost  thou  groan  beneaih  thy  load  ? 
Fearing  thou  shalt  not  inherit 

In  the  kingdom  of  thy  God  ? 
View  thy  Saviour  on  the  mountain. 

In  temptation's  painful  hour  : 
Though  of  ^race  himself  the  fountain. 
And  the  Lord  of  boundless  pow'r. 
566 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  8*29 

2  Do  thy  bloo;Tii'i<T  prospects  lanjifaish  ? 

Sa)''st  thou  still.  "  I'm  not  hia  child  ?'' 
View  thy  Suviuur's  dreadHil  anguish, 

Famish'd  in  the  gloomy  wild. 
Not  a  step  in  all  thy  journey, 

Through  this  gloomy  vale  of  tears. 
But  the  Lord  hath  trod  before  thee, 

And  thy  way  to  glory  clears. 

?,  Sinks  thy  soul  in  waves  of  sorrow,— 

Pass  o'er  Xedron's  rolling  flood, 
Witness  ihero  the  doleful  horror 

Of  the  suff'ring  Son  of  God. 
On  the  chilly  ground  extended, 

Lo,  he  takes  the  bitter  cup  ! 
With  Almighty  vengeance  blended, 

Drinks  the  dreadful  contents  up. 

4  Now  th'  avenging  sword  pursues  him 

Up  to  Calv'ry's  rugged  brow  : 
There  the  wrath  of  God  doth  bruise  him— 

But  my  soul  escapes  the  blow. 
Glory  be  to  Christ  the  Saviour, 

Who  hath  bought  us  with  his  blood  ; 
Glory  t9  the  blessed  Spirit, 

Glory  to  the  mighty  God. 

r 

««Q  7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6.  (S  -'' '  ■'    '  ^ 

^^^  Tke  Pilgrim' s  Song. 

1  "O ISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
•'-*'  Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Toward  heav'n,  thy  native  place  : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay. 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  ; 
Rise,  Biy.  soul,  and  haste  away, 
To  seats  prepar'd  above. 

f  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  coitrs©  ? 
Fire  ascending,  seeks  the  sun  ; 
Both  speed  them  to  ttreir  course  : 
37  2  B  567 


850  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

iSo  a  soul  that's  born  of  God, 
Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face  ; 

Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 
To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  your  Saviour  will  return. 

Triumphant  in  the  skies  : 
Yet  a  season,  and  yon  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  giv'n  ; 
All  your  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchang'd  for  heav'n. 

C«rt      •-.   '  C.  M. 

•^"^  Lookhisr  at  the  Cross. 

1  TN  evil  long  I  took  delight, 

-•-  Unaw'd  by  shame  and  fear  ; 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood  ; 
Who  hx'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure,  never  to  my  latest  breath. 

Can  I  forget  that  look  : 
It  secm'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt,  and  own'd  the  guilt, 

And  plung'd  me  in  despair  ; 

I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 

And  helpi'd  to  nail  him  there. 

5  Alas  !  I  knew  not  what  I  did  ; 

But  now  my  tears  are  vain  : 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid  ? 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain. 

6  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive  ; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid ; 
I'll  die,  that  thou  may'st  live." 
56S 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIEN'CE.  831 

7  TliU3,  while  his  deatli  my  sin  displays, 

In  all  its  blackest  hue  ; 
(Such  is  the  myatcry  of  grace,) 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

8  Witii  pleasing  grief,  and  mournful  joy, 

My  spirit  now  is  fiU'd  ; 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  him  I  kill'd. 

^.,|  8.8.8.8.G.6.G.e.6.6. 

o«>X  Farewell,  dear  Friends. 

1  "pAREWELL,  dear  friends,  I  must  be  gone, 
-*-    I  have  no  home  or  stay  with  you ; 

I'll  fake  my  staff  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  a  better  world  do  view. 
I'll  march  to  CanaaiC s  land, 

ril  land  on  Canaan's  shore  ; 
Where  pleasures  never  end, 
Where  troubles  come  7io  more. 
Farewell,  farewell,  farewell. 
My  loving  friends,  farewell. 

2  Farewell,  my  friends,  time  rolls  along, 

Nor  waits  for  mortals'  care  or  bliss  ; 
I  leave  you  here,  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  arrive  where  Jesus  is. 
J^ II  march,  (f-c. 

3  Farewell,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 

To  you  I'm  bound  in  cords  of  love  ; 
Yet  we  believe  his  gracious  word, 
'J'hat  soon  we  all  shall  meet  above. 
I'll  march,  (f-c. 

4  Farewell,  old  soldiers  of  the  cross, 

You've  struggled  long  and  hard  for  heav'n, 
You've  counted  all  things  here  but  dross, 
Fight  on,  the  crown  shall  soon  be  giv'n. 
r II  march,  <fc. 
Fighi  on,  (|-c. 

569 


S32  CHIilSTIAN    KXPERIENCE. 

5  Farewell,  poor  careless  sinners,  too. 

It  grieve.^  my  lirarl  Jo  leave  you  here  ; 
Eternal  vengiumto  wails  lor  you  ; 
O  turn,  and  fuid  salvation  near. 
rU  march,  ^-c. 
O  turn,  ()-c. 

832  P.  M.     :..G.9.:..C.9. " 

FIRST    PART. 

1  T-TO^y  happy  are  they 

-*--*•    VViio  ilu'ir  Saviour  obey. 
And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above  I 
Tongue  cannot  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earUest  love  ! 

2  That  comfort  was  mine, 
When  the  favour  divine 

I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  ; 

When  my  heart  first  believ'd, 

Whai  a  joy  I  receiv'd, 
"What  a  heaven  in  Jesus's  name! 

3  'Twas  a  heav'n  below 
My  Redeemer  to  know  : 

The  angels  could  do  nothing  more 

Than  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  long 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song  : 

O  that  all  his  salvation  might  see  ! 

He  hath  lov'd  me,  I  cried. 

He  haih  sufTer'd  and  died. 
To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me. 

5  O  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  dehght 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood! 

Of  my  Saviour  possess'd 

I  was  perfectly  blest. 
As  if  fiU'd  with  the  fulness  of  God. 
570 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  832 

SECOND    FART. 

1  AH  !  where  am  T  Jiow  ! 
When  was  it,  or  how, 

That  I  fell  from  my  heaven  of  grace  ? 

I  am  brought  into  thrall ; 

I  am  strip'd  of  my  all ; 
I  am  banish'd  from  Jesus's  face  ! 

2  Hardly  yet  do  I  know 
How  I  let  my  Lord  go, 

So  insensibly  starting  aside  : 

When  the  tempter  came  in 

With  his  own  subtle  sin, 
And  infected  my  spirit  with  pride. 

3  But  I  felt  it  too  soon 

That  my  Saviour  was  gone, 
Swiftly  vanishing  out  of  my  sight ; 

My  triumph  and  boast 

On  a  sudden  were  lost, 
And  my  day  was  then  turn'd  into  night. 

4  Only  pride  could  destroy 
That  innocent  joy, 

And  make  my  Redeemer  depart ; 

But  whate'er  was  the  cause, 

I  lament  the  sad  loss, 
For  the  veil  is  come  over  my  heart. 

5  Ah  !  wretch  that  I  am  ! 
I  can  only  exclaim. 

Like  a  devil  tormented  within  ; 

My  Saviour  is  gone. 

And  has  left  me  alone 
To  the  fury  of  Satan  and  sin. 

6  Nothing  now  can  reheve  ; 
Without  comfort  I  grieve  ; 

I  have  lost  all  my  peace  and  my  pow'r : 

No  access  I  find 

To  the  Friend  of  mankind  : 
I  can  ask  for  his  mercy  no  more. 

571 


A' 


833,  834    cniiisTiAX  lxpiiuiexce. 

7  Driv'n  out  tVom  my  Ood, 
I  wunder  al)roiid, 

Throiigli  a  doscrt  of  sorrows  I  rove  : 

How  great  is  my  pain 

That  I  caimot  w^aui 
My  Eden  of  .]('s\iti'.s  love  ! 

8  I  never  should  rise 
To  my  first  paradise, 

Or  come  my  Redeemer  to  see  : 

If  1  felt  not  a  hope, 

That  at  last  he  will  stoop. 
And  his  pity  will  bring  him  to  me. 

^***^     Chn<it{an  race.     Isaiah  xl.  28 — 30. 
WAKE,  our  souls,  away,  our  fears. 
Let  ev'ry  trembling  thought  be  gone 
Awake,  and  run  the  heav'nly  race, 
And  put  a  cheeriul  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road. 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint  ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  ev'ry  saint. 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  pow'^r 

Is  ever  new,  and  ever  young, 
Shall  firm  endure  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  ever-flowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply  ; 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength, 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 
On  v.ings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heav'nly  road. 


^•>M  I. i. 1. 1. 1. 1.       , 

^*^^  Lea rn uig  of  Christ. 

1  C1.0  to  dark  Geihsemane, 

^-^  Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  povv' 
572 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  835 

Your  Rcdcrmcr's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour  ; 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgmont-hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  hfe  arraign'd  ; 
0,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall  ! 

0,  the  pangs  his  soul  sustain'd ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss  ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calv'ry's  mournful  mountain  climb; 

There,  adoring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  : 
"  It  is  finish'd,"  hear  him  cry  : 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb. 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay, — 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom, — 

Who  hath  taken  him  away  ? 
Christ  is  ris'n  ;  he  meets  our  eyes ! 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

e.^rr  7.7.7.7. 

^•^^  The  three  Mounts. 

1  TXTHEX  on  Sinai's  top  I  see 

'  '     God  descend  in  majesty, 
To  proclaim  his  holy  law. 
All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

2  When  in  ecstasy  subhme, 
Tabor's  glorious  steep  I  climb  ; 
At  the  too  transporting  light. 
Darkness  rushes  o'er  my  sight. 

3  When  on  Calvary  I  rest ; 
God,  in  flesh  made  manifest. 
Shines  in  my  Redeemer's  face, 
Full  of  beauty,  truth,  and  grace. 

573 


836,  837  CHRISTIAN  experience. 

I  Here  I  could  forever  stay, 
Weep  nnd  gaze  my  soul  away  : 
Thou  art  heav'n  on  earth  to  mc, 
Lovely,  mournful  Calvary. 

^36  7^/,p  TTcme  of  Prayer. 

1  nj'^FlY  mansion  is  the  Cliristian's  hoart, 
-*•  O  Lord,  thy  dwelling-place  secure! 
Bid  the  unruly  thronff  depart. 

And  leave  the  consecrated  door. 

2  Devoted  us  it  is  to  ihee, 

A  thievish  swarm  frequents  the  place  ; 
They  .steal  away  my  joys  from  me, 
And  rob  my  tSaviour  of  his  pniisr. 

3  There,  too,  a  sharp,  designing  trade, 
Sin,  Satan,  and  the  world  maintain  ; 
Nor  cease  to  press  mc,  and  persuade, 
To  part  with  ease  and  purchase  pain. 

4  I  know  them,  and  I  hate  their  din, 
An\  weary  of  the  bustling  crowd, 
But  while  their  voice  is  heard  within, 
I  cannot  serve  thee  as  I  would. 

5  0  I  for  the  joy  thy  presence  gives, 

What  peace  shall  reign  when  thou  art  here  I 
Thy  presence  rnakes  this  den  of  thieves 
A  calm,  delightlul  house  of  pray'r. 

6  And  if  thou  make  thy  temple  shine, 
Yet,  self-aba.s'd,  will  I  adore  ; 
The  gold  and  silver  are  not  mine, 

I  give  ihee  what  was  thine  before. 

^..^  L.  p.  M. 

00  4  The  poor  niaii^s  Prayer. 

1  AS  much  have  I  of  worldly  good 
-^^  As  e'er  my  Master  had  ; 

I  diet  on  as  dalnly  iood. 

And  ain  as  richly  clad. 
Though  plain  my  garb,  though  scant  my  board, 
As  Mary's  Son  and  nature's  Lord. 
574 


CHRISTIAN'   EXPERIENCE.  838 

2  The  manger  was  his  infant  bed, 

His  home  the  mountain-cave, 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

He  borrow'd  e'en  his  grave  ; 
Earth  yielded  him  no  restin^-spot. 
Her  Maker,  but  she  knew  him  not. 

3  As  much  the  world's  jrood-will  I  share, 

Its  favours  and  applause, 
As  He  whose  blessed  name  I  bear. 

Hated  without  a  cause  ; 
Despis'd,  rejected,  mock'd  by  pride, 
Betray'd,  forsaken,  crucified. 

4  Why  should  I  court  my  Master's  foe? 

Why  should  I  fear  its  frown  ? 
Why  should  I  seek  for  rest  below  ? 

Or  sigh  for  brief  renown  ? 
A  pilgrim  to  a  better  land, 
An  heir  of  joy  at  God's  right  hand. 

^*^^  Zeal— true  and  false. 

1  ^EAL  is  that  pure  and  heav'nly  flame 
^  The  fire  of  love  supplies  ; 

While  that  which  often  bears  the  name 
Is  self  in  a  disguise. 

2  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild, 

Can  pity  and  forbear  ; 
The  false  is  headstrong,  fierce,  and  wild, 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  Christian  warms, 

He  knows  the  worth  of  peace  ; 
But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to  increase. 

4  Zeal  has  attain' d  its  highest  aim, 

Its  end  is  satisfied. 
If  sinners  love  the  Saviour's  name. 
Nor  seeks  it  aught  beside. 

575 


839,  840  CHRISTIAN  experience. 

5  But  self,  however  well  employ'd, 

Has  its  own  ends  in  view  ; 
And  says,  as  boasting  Jeiiu  cried, 
"  Come,  see  what  I  can  do !" 

6  Dear  Lord,  the  idol  self  dethrone, 

And  from  our  hearts  remove  ; 
And  let  no  zvnl  by  us  be  shown. 
But  that  which  springs  irom  love. 

«1Q  C.  M. 

^"^    Silf-cxaminaflou.     2  Cor.  xiii.  5. 

1  'nniS  first  of  all  thyself  to  know, 

-*-      To  feel  tiie  plague  of  sin, 
Expos'd  to  everlasting  wo, 
And  nothing  good  within  : 

2  To  know  thy  wretched,  sinful  state, 

Averse  to  all  that's  good  ; 
To  feel  thy  guilt  exceeding  "reat. 
Thy  heart  opposed  to  God  : 

3  To  know  thy  law-condemned  case, 

And  own  thy  sentence  just ; 
Thy  heart  subdu'd  by  sov'reign  grace, 
And  humbled  in  the  dust. 

4  To  know  the  pangs  of  pious  grief 

For  sins  against  the  Lord  ; 
To  know  that  naught  can  give  relief. 
But  trusting  in  his  word. 

5  To  know  that  thou  art  born  of  God, 

Thy  numerous  sins  forgiv'n, 
Thy  soul  redecm'd  by  Jesus'  blood, 
And  thou  an  heir  of  heav'n. 

S-40  jtv^. 

1  r\  COME,  thou  great  and  gracious  Pow'r, 
^^  Accept  a  home  within  my  breast ; 
576 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  841 

My  spirit  cheer  in  ev'ry  hour, 
In  ev'ry  season  give  nie  rest. 

2  0 ,  teach  me  well  to  know  my  heart ; 

My  folly  and  my  sin  to  see  ; 
On  earth  to  bear  a  lowly  part, 
And  give  mysellandall  to  thee. 

3  Teach  me  to  trust  a  Saviour's  name, 

To  feel  a  Saviour's  dying  love  ; 
To  be  redeem'd — be  that  my  fame  ;—' 
My  honours  let  me  seek  above. 

4  Wlien  pleasure  cheers,  and  friendship  smiles, 

And  snioolhly  sweeps  my  bark  along. 
Then  save  me  iVom  the  tempter's  wiles  ; 
Be  thou  my  joy,  be  thou  my  song. 

5  And  when  affliction's  gloomy  pow'r 

Shall  shroud  my  soul  in  sad  dismay; 
Rise  thou,  a  star  to  cheer  that  hour, 
And  lead  me  through  the  darken'd  way. 

6  And  at  the  last,  when  ghastly  death 

This  life's  short,  brittle  thread  shall  break, 
Do  thou  attend  my  latest  breath, 
Thy  Spirit  clothe  me  when  I  wake. 

7  And  when  around  the  judgment-throne 

The  myriads  of  the  eartn  shall  meet, 
0,  wilt  thou  then  my  spirit  own. 
And  fill  me  with  thy  bliss  complete  I 

« Jl  C.  M. 

^-*-"-  The  Backslider . 

1  r\  WHY  did  I  my  Saviour  leave ; 
^^  So  soon  unfaithful  prove  ? 
How  could  I  thy  good  Spirit  grieve, 

And  sin  against  thy  love  ? 

2  I  forc'd  thee  first  to  disappear, 

I  turn'd  thy  face  aside  ; 
Ah,  Lord  !  if  thou  hadst  still  been  here, 
Thy  servant  had  not  died. 

577 


842  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

3  But,  O,  how  soon  thy  wrath  is  o'er, 

And  pard'ning  love  takes  place  ! 
Assist  me,  fc^aviour,  to  adore 
The  riches  ot  thy  grace. 

4  O,  could  I  lose  myself  in  thee; 

Thy  depth  of  mercy  prove  ; 
Thou  vast,  unfalhomaljle  sea 
Of  unexhausted  love  I 

5  My  Immhle  soul,  when  thou  art  near, 

In  dust  and  ashes  lies: 
TIow  shall  a  sinful  worm  appear. 
Or  meet  thy  purer  eyes  ? 

6  I  loathe  myself,  when  God  I  see, 

And  into  nothing  lall  ; 
Content  if  thou  exalied  be. 
And  Christ  be  All  in  All. 


«J*>  S.  M. 

^•^-^  Formal .     Job  xxvu.  8. 


1  -pELTGION'Sformis 
■*■*'   \Vhile  we  deny  its  p( 


vam, 
ly  Its  pow'r : 
What  will  the  hypocrite  obtain 
In  death's  tremendous  hour  ? 

2  Now  he  may  credit  gain. 

And  in  his  affluence  roll ; 
But  all  his  profit  will  be  pain, 
When  God  shall  take  his  soul. 

3  Then,  O,  what  dread  surprise, 

Wliat  horror  and  dismay, 
Wlien  death  shall  open  wide  his  eyes, 
And  tear  his  mask  away  ! 

4  Lord,  search  and  know  my  heart, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere  ; 
And  bid  hypocrisy  depart. 

And  keep  my  conscience  clear! 
578 


843 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  843 

8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 


Wanderiuff  Pilgrims. 

1  "IT/"  AND 'RING    pilgrims,  mourning  Chris- 

''  ^  tians, 

Weak  and  tempted  lambs  of  Christ, 
Who  endure  great  tribulation, 

And  with  sin  are  sore  distress'd  : 
Christ  hath  sent  me  to  invite  you ; 

To  a  rich  and  costly  feast ; 
Let  not  shame  or  pride  prevent  you, 

Come,  the  rich  provision  taste. 

2  If  you  have  a  heart  lamenting. 

And  bemoan  your  wretched  case, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  repenting. 

He  will  give  you  gospel  grace. 
If  you  want  a  heart  to  i'ear  him. 

Love  and  serve  him  here  below ; 
With  your  troubles  now  draw  near  him; 

He  the  blessing  will  bestow. 

3  If,  like  poor  Bartimeus  blinded, 

You  bewail  the  want  of  sight, 
Cry  to  Jesus.  Son  of  David  ; 

ile  will  give  you  gospel  light. 
If  no  one  appear  to  help  you. 

All  their  efibrts  prove  but  talk 
Jesus  ready  wahs  to  heal  you  ; 

He  will  bid  you  rise  and  walk. 

4  If,  like  Peter,  you  are  sinking 

In  the  sea  of  unbehef ; 
Wait  with  patient,  constant  praying; 

Christ  will  grant  you  sweet  relief. 
Are  you  weary,  heavy  laden  ? 

He  will  give  you  sweet  repose  ; 
Bear  his  hght  and  easy  burden  ; 

He  shall  conquer  all  your  foes. 

5  He  will  give  you  grace  and  glorv, 

All  your  wants  shall  be  supplied; 
Canaan,  Canaan  lies  before  you  ; 
Rise  and  cross  the  swelling  tide. 

579 


844,  845   CHRISTIAN    r.XPERIENCE. 

Death  phall  not  destroy  your  comfort, 

Christ  shn!l  ijuide  yoii  through  the  gloom  ; 

Dr)wn  he'll  send  a  heav'nly  convoy, 
To  convey  you  to  liis  home. 

1  r\  THOU  who  all  things  canst  control, 
^-^  Chase  this  dead  slumher  from  my  soul, 
With  joy  and  fear,  with  love  and  awe, 
Give  me  to  keep  thy  pr  r(ect  law. 

2  O  may  one  beam  of  thy  blest  light 
Shine  through  my  soul,  dispel  the  night ; 
Touch  nty  cold  breast  with  heav'nly  fire, 
^Vith  holy,  conqu'ring  zeal  inspire. 

3  With  lifted  hands  and  streaming  eyes. 
Oft  I  begin  to  gra.'^p  the  prize  ; 

I  groan.  I  strive,  I  watch,  I  pray  ; 
But,  ah  !  how  soon  it  dies  away  ! 

4  The  deadly  slumber  soon  I  feel, 
Afresh  upon  my  spirit  steal : 

Rise,  Lord;  and  grant  thy  quick'ning  pow'r, 
And  wake  me  that  I  sleep  no  more. 

a\!-  8.«.S.P.,S.8.8.8. 

O'JrO  Yailh  trhcmphhig. 

1  A   DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone,— 
-^  Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing  ; 
Nor  fear,  with  thy  righteousness  on, 

My  person  and  ofl''rings  to  bring: 
The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do ; 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  ofliis  strength  will  complete: 
His  promise  is  Yea  and  Ainen, 
And  never  was  forfeited  yet : 
560 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  846 

Things  future,  nor  tilings  that  are  now, — 

Not  all  things  below  nor  above, 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

3  My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands 

Eternity  will  not  erase  : 
Impress'ci  on  his  iieart  it  remains 

In  marks  of  indelible  grace  : 
yes  !  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given  : 
More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 

'I'he  giorilied  spirits  in  heaven. 

G«^  C.  M.  » 

»40  ^^  To  die  is  Gainr 

1  TX/'HEN  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past, 

*  '     And  mourns  the  present  pain  ; 
'Tis  sweet  to  think  of  peace  at  last, 
And  feel  that  death  is  gain. 

2  'Tis  not  that  mourning  thoughts  arise, 

And  dread  a  Father's  will  ; 
'Tis  not  that  meek  submission  flies 
And  would  not  suffer  still : — 

3  It  is  that  heav'n-born  faith  surveys 

The  path  that  leads  to  light  ; 
And  longs  her  eagle  pluines  to  raise, 
And  lose  herself  in  sight. 

4  It  is  that  hope  with  ardour  glows, 

To  see  him  face  to  face, 
Whose  dying  love  no  language  knows 
Sufficient  art  to  trace. 

5  It  is  that  harass' d  conscience  feels 

The  pangs  of  struggling  sin  ; 
And  sees,  though  far,  the  hand  that  heals. 
And  ends  the  strife  within. 

6  O  let  me  wing  my  hallow'd  flight 

From  earth-born  wo  and  care  ; 
And  soar  above  these  clouds  of  night, 
My  Saviour's  bliss  to  share. 

581 


847,  848    CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

«A7  1.1.1.1.1.1. 

^*  '  Al  Parting. 

1  "YyilEN  shall  we  all  meet  again? 

•'     When  shall  we  all  meet  again? 
Oft  shall  glowing  hope  expire  ; 
(Jft  shall  wearied  love  retire, 
Oft  shall  death  and  sorrow  reign, 
Ere  we  all  shall  meet  again. 

2  When  in  distant  lands  we  sigh, 
Parch' d  beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Though  the  deep  between  us  rolls, 
Friendship  shall  unite  our  souls  ; 
And  in  fancy's  wide  domain 

Oft  shall  we  all  meet  again. 

8  When  the  dreams  of  life  are  fled  ; 
W  hen  its  wasted  lamp  is  dead  : 
When  in  cold  oblivion's  shade 
Beauty,  wealth,  and  fame  are  laid; — 
Where  immortal  spirits  reign, 
There  may  we  all  meet  again. 

^  -^  C.  M.  D. 

^•^^  The  heavenli/  City. 

1  JERUSALEM,  my  hapi)y  home  !  name  ever 
**         dear  to  me, 

When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end  in  joy  and 

peace  in  thee  ? 
When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heav'n-built  walls 

and  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong  ;  and  streets 

with  shining  gold  ? 

2  0,  when,  thou  city  of  my  God  !  shall  I  thy 

courts  ascend, 

Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up,  and  Sab- 
baths never  end  ? 

Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  wo ;  or  feel 
at  death  dismay  ? 

Jerusalem  I  soon  shall  view  in  realms  of  end- 
less day. 
582 


CHRISTIAN"    EXPERIENCE.    849,  850 

3  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there  around  my 

Saviour  stand, 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below  will  join 

the  glorious  band. 
Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  !  my  soul  still  pants 

for  thee  ; 
There  shall  my  labours  have  an  end  when  I  thy 

joys  shall  see. 

«J.a  11.11.11.11. 

^'**'  /  ivouM  not  live  alway. 

1  T  WOULD  not  live  ahvay  :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
^  Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

way  ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 

cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin ; 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon.is  mingled  with  fear.«i, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  hve  alway ;  no — welcome  the  tomb, 
Since   Jesus  hath   lain   there,  I  dread  not   its 

gloom  : 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  alway,  away  from  his  God  ; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where   the  rivers  of  pleasure   flow  o'er   the 

bright  plains. 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren,  transported  to  greet; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul ! 

S5ft  7.6.7.6.7.(^.7.6. 

O'JT/  Longing  for  Heaven. 

1  r\  WHEN  shall  I  see  Jesus, 
^^  And  reign  with  him  above ; 

38  2  B  2  583 


851  CHRISTIAN'    EXPERIENCE. 

And  from  that  flowing  fountain 

Drink  cvcrlaslina:  love  ? 
"When  shall  I  he  cichvcr'd 

From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blossed  Jesus 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in  ? 

2  But  now  T  am  a  soldier ; 

]\Iy  Captain's  [jone  hefore  : 
lie's  jrivcn  me  my  orders, 

Aiicl  liid  me  not  give  o'er  : 
And  since  he  has  proved  faithful, 

A  hifhteous  crown  he'll  give, 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers 

Eternal  life  shall  have. 

3  Through  grace  I  am  determin'd 

To  conquer,  though  I  die  ; 
And  then  away  to  Jesus 

On  wings  oflove  I'll  fly. 
Farewell  to  sin  and  sorrow, 

I  bid  you  all  adieu  ; 
Then,  O  my  friends,  prove  faithful, 

And  on  your  way  pursue. 

4  Whene'er  you  meet  with  troubles 

And  trials  on  your  way, 
O,  cast  your  care  on  Jesus, 

And  don't  forget  to  pray  : 
Gird  on  the  heav'nly  armour 

Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  ; 
Then,  when  the  combat's  ended, 

He'll  carry  you  above. 


rayer. 


S^l  Lord's! 

I  r\^^  Fatlier,  thron'd  in  heav'n,  divine, 
^  To  thy  great  name  be  praises  paid  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come, — Thy  glory  shine  ; 
And  thy  good  will  be  still  obey'd. 
58^ 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  852 

2  Give  us  our  hroaJ  from  day  to  day, 
And  all  our  wants  do  thou  supply  : 
With  gospel  truth  i'vcd  us,  we  pray, 
That  we  may  never  faint,  nor  die. 

3  E.^tend  thy  grace,  our  hearts  renew, 
Our  each  olfence  in  love  forgive  ; 
Teach  us  divine  forgiveness  too, 
And  freed  from  evil  let  us  live. 

4  For  thinc's  the  kingdom  and  the  pow'r, 
And  all  the  glory  waits  ihy  name  ; 

Let  ev'ry  saint  thy  grace  adore, 
And  sound  in  songs  their  loud  Amen. 


Q-jQ  8.8.8.8. 

^^^  Longing  to  he  with  Christ. 

1  T^O  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope, 
-^  My  soul  is  in  haste  to  be  gone  : 
0,  bear  me,  ye  cherubim,  up. 

And  wait  me  away  to  his  throne. 

2  My  Saviour,  whom  absent  I  love, 

Whom  not  having  seen  I  adore, 
Whose  name  is  exalted  above 
All  glory,  dominion,  and  pow'r: 

3  Dissolve  thou  these  bonds  that  detain 

My  soul  from  her  portion  in  thee : 
O,  strike  off  this  adamant  chain, 
And  make  me  eternally  free. 

4  When  that  happy  era  begins. 

When  array' d  in  thy  glories  1  shine, 
Nor  grieve  any  more  by  my  sins 
The  bosom  on  which  I  recline  : 

5  O,  then  shall  the  veil  be  remov'd. 

And  round  me  thy  brightness  be  pour'd 
1  shall  meet  him  whom  absent  I  lov'd, 
Whom,  not  having  seen,  I  ador'd. 

585 


853,  854  INFANT    BAPTISM. 

INFANT  BAPTISM. 
.See  cZso  508—511. 


sr>3 


p.  M.   i.i.i.i.i.in.i. 

Before  Baptism. 

1  OAVIOUR,  Father.  Brother.  Friend, 
^   (Ev'ry  tender  name  in  one,) 

Holy  Jesus,  now  descend. 

Perfect  wli;it  thou  hast  begun: 
Whom  we  now  devote  to  God, 

At  a  parent's  hand  receive  : 
With  the  purifying  flood 

Now  the  Holy  ^Spirit  give. 

2  While  on  this  dear  infant's  head 

Pour  we  this  translucid  stream, 
On  the  rite  thy  blessing  shed, 

With  thy  blood  the  soul  redeem  : 
Seal  the  grace  upon  the  heart. 

By  baptismal  water  shown, 
While  the  symbol  we  impart, 

May  the  saving  work  be  done. 

*-'"'*    After  the  Administration  for  the  Family. 

1  TTNITED  pray'rs  ascend  to  thee, 
^    Eternal  parent  of  mankind  ; 
Smile  on  this  waiting  family, 

Thy  face  they  seek,  and  let  them  find. 

2  The  father  of  the  household  bless, 

The  priest,  the  patriarch,  let  him  move, 
That  all  his  family  may  trace 
In  him  thy  law,  in  lines  of  love. 

3  Regard  the  mother's  anxious  tears, 

Her  heart's  desire,  her  earnest  pray'rs, 
And  while  her  infant  charge  she  rears, 
Crown  with  success  her  pious  cares. 
586 


lord's  supper.  855 

4  Let  the  dear  pioti<;cs  of  their  love 

Like  tender  plants  around  them  grow, 
Thy  present  ^rar-c,  and  joys  above 
Upon  their  little  ones  bestow. 

5  Receive  at  their  believing  hand 

The  babe  whom  they  devote  as  thine, 
Obedient  to  their  Lord's  command — 
And  seal  with  pow'r  the  rite  divine. 

6  To  ev'ry  member  of  their  house 

Thy  grace  impart,  thy  love  extend; 
Grant  ev'ry  good  that  time  allow.«i, 
With  heav'nly  joys  that  never  end. 


LORD'S  SUPPER. 
See  also  99— 17L 

4  G«5-r  C.  M.      ' 

*-"^*-'        This  do  in  remt-mhrance  of  me. 

1  ACCORDING  to  thy  gracious  word, 
-^  In  meek  humility, 

This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake. 

My  bread  from  heav'n  shall  be; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

3  Gethesmane  can  I  forget. 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see, 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  thee  ? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  my  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
0,  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice  ! 
I  must  remember  thee. 

587 


856  KINGDOM   AND 

5  Remember  il.'^e.  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thy  love  to  mc  : 
Yon.  wlii!r  a  lircath.  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  reiiu  mber  thee. 

6  And  when  the.«e  faihnjT  lip?  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  niemory  Hee, 
AVhcn  thou  shah  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 


KINGDOM  AND   CHURCH  OF  CHRIST. 

MISSIONARY  IIYr.IXS. 

See  aho  52R — .55.5. 

^^^  7.r..7.G.T.ri.7.fi. 

~^>"  Missionan/fitld. 

1  T^RO'M  Groonland's  icy  motintaira, 
■*■    From  India's  coral  .«trand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountain8 

Roll  down  ilicir  golden  sand  : 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

I'Vom  many  a  paluiy  plain, 
Thev  call  us  to  deliver  _ 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  thou^rh  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  solt  o'er  Ceylon's  iole  ; 
Thouch  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ? 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone ! 

3  Can  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, — 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 
The  lamp  of  lile  deny  ? 


CHURCH    OF   CHRIST.  857 

Salvation,  O.  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  rcinoicsl  nation 

Has  learn' d  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sen  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  : 
Till  o  er  our  ransom'd  nature 

The  Latnl)  for  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

857  7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6. 

1  r^N  Thibet's  snow-capt  mountains, 
^-^  O'er  Afric's  burning  sand, 
Where  roll  the  fiery  fountains 

Adovvn  Hawaii's  strand- 
In  every  distant  nation, 

The  mighty  globe  around. 
The  heralds  of  salvaiion 

The  gospel  trumpet  sound. 

2  In  golden  armour  blazing, 

They  press  their  onward  way. 
And,  high  in  air  upraising, 

The  glorious  cross  display  : 
Away  their  weapons  hurling. 

The  warring  nations  cease. 
And  hail  with  joy,  unfurling 

The  banneret  of  peace. 

3  Where  sin  hath  fi.x'd  her  dwelling. 

Where  Death  the  tyrant  reigns. 
The  heav'nly  notes  are  swelling 

In  loudest,  sweetest  strains: 
They  breathe — the  bones  are  shaken. 

And,  cloth'd  with  flesh,  arise, — 
They  bid  the  dead  awaken 

To  glory  in  the  skies. 


858,  859  KINGDOM    AND 

4  What  ihouirli  lull's  fiery  regions 

Pour  lortli  tlair  dread  array  I 
Look  up  I — ani(elic  legions 

Atttiid  you  on  your  way? 
March  on,  ye  sons  of  heaven* 

'J'his  precious  promise  sing — 
"  The  heathen  shall  be  given 

To  Christ,  our  glorious  King." 

^-^  11. 10.11. H). 

o»Jo  Zio7i  triumphant. 

1  T^AUGIITER  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sad- 
-'-^       ness, 

Wake  !  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress   thee  no 
more  ; 
Bright  o'er  the  hills  dawns  the  day-star  of  glad- 
ness, 

Rise  !  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrows  is  o'er. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes  ;  but  the  Arm  that  sub- 

dued them 
And  scattcr'd  their  le^^ions,  was  mightier  far  ; 
They  fled  like  the  chaff,  from  the  scourge  that 
pursu'd  them, 
Vain  were  their  steeds,  and  their  chariots  of 
war. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  the  Pow'r  that  hath  sav'd 

thee, 
ExtoU'd  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should 
be; 
Shout  !   for  the  foe  is  destroy'd  that  enslav'd 
thee, 
Th'  oppressor  is  vanquish' d,  and  Zion  is  free. 

859  ^  7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7. 

1  TyATCIIMAX!  tell  us  of  the  night, 
•  '     W  hat  its  signs  of  promise  are  ! 
Trav'ller  I  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 
Sec  the  glory-beaming  star  I 
590 


CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  860 

Watchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ray, 

Aiijilit  itf  hupc  or  jijy  foretell  ? 
Trav'l'.i-r  I   yes,  it  brings  the  clay, 

Proniis'd  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman!  toll  us  of  the  night : 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends  ! 
Traveller  I  blessedness  and  light. 

Peace  and  truth  its  course  portends  ! 
Watchman  !   will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Trav'ller  !  ages  are  its  own  ; 

See,  it  burats  o'er  all  the  earth  ! 

3  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn  I 
Trav'ller!  darkness  takes  its  flight  ; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn  ! 
Watcliman  !  let  thy  wand' ring  cease, 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home  ; 
Trav'ller!  lo  !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

I.o!  the  Son  of  God  is  come  ! 

^""  Thp  Monthhi  Concert. 

1  QOV'REIGN  of  worlds  above, 
^  And  Lord  of  all  below. 
Thy  faithfulness  and  love, 

Thy  pow'r  and  mercy  show  : 
Fulfil  thy  word ; 

Thy  spirit  give  ; 

Let  heathens  live 
And  praise  the  Lord.  , 

2  On  lands  that  lie  beneath 

J        Foul  superstition's  sway. 
Whose  horrid  shades  of  death 
Admit  no  heav'nly  ray, 
Blest  Spirit !  shine, 
Their  hearts  illume  ; 
Dispel  the  gloom 
With  light  divine. 

2C  Wl 


8C1  KINGDOM   AXD 

3  Father,  who  to  thy  Son 

Thy  steadfast  word  hast  civ'n, 
That  throup^h  the  earth  shall  run 
The  news  of  peace  with  hcav'ii ; 
Extend  his  fame  ; 
'J'iiy  ^racc  diffuse, 
And  let  the  news 
The  world  reclaim. 

4  Few  be  the  years  that  roll, 

Ere  all  shall  worship  thee  ; 
The  iravnil  of  his  soul, 
ISo'tn  let  thf3  ;-^aviour  see  ; 
O,  God  of  grace, 
•    Thy  pow'r  employ  ! 
Fill  carih  wiih  joy. 
And  heav'n  wiih  praise. 

j^^l  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

^"*-  ]\rissio7Uirics^  Farewell. 

1  ■\7"ES.  my  native  land,  I  love  thee  ; 
-^    All  thy  scenes,  I  love  them  well ; 
Friends,  connections,  happy  country, 

Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell  ? 
Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  distant  lands  to  dwell. 

2  Home,  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely, 

Joys  no  stranger's  heart  can  tell ; 
Happy  home,  'lis  sure  I  love  thee, 

Can  I,  can  I  say  farewell  ? 
Can  I  leave  thee. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath  bell; 
Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure, 

Can  I  say  a  last  farewell ! 
Can  I  leave  you,  ' 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 


CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  862 

4  Yes,  I  hasten  from  you  gladly. 

From  the  scenes  I  love  so  well, 
Far  away,  ye  billowss,  bear  me; 

Lovely  native  land,  farewell ! 
Pleased  I  leave  thee — 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  desert  let  me  labour, 

On  the  mountain  let  me  tell 
How  ho  died,  the  blessed  Saviour, 

To  redeem  a  world  from  hell ! 
Let  me  hasten. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean, 

Let  the  winds  my  canvass  swell ; 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion, 

While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell: 
Glad  I  leave  thee, 
Native  land  farewell  1  farewell ! 


«fia  8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 

^"^  Let  thy  Kingdom  come. 

1  T  ET  thy  kingdom,  blessed  Saviour, 
^  Come,  and  bid  our  jarring  cease  ; 
Come,  O,  come  !  and  reign  for  ever, 

God  of  love  and  Prince  of  peace ; 
Visit  now  poor  bleeding  Zion, 

Hear  thy  people  mourn  and  weep  ; 
Day  and  night  thy  lambs  are  crying. 

Come,  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

2  Some  for  Paul,  some  for  Apollos, 

Some  for  Cephas — none  agree  ; 
Jesus,  let  us  hear  thee  call  us  ; 

Help  us.  Lord,  to  follow  thee  : 
Then  we'll  rush  through  what  encumbers, 

Over  ev'ry  bind'rance  leap; 
Not  upheld  by  force  or  numbers, 

Come,  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

593 


S63,  864  KINGDOM   AND 

3  Lord,  in  us  there  is  no  merit, 

We've  been  sinners  Irom  our  youth; 
Guide  us,  Lord,  by  thy  ^^ood  Spirit, 

Which  shall  leach  us  all  the  truth. 
On  thy  gospel  word  we'll  venture, 

Till  in  death's  cold  arms  we  sleep, 
Love  our  Lord,  and  Christ  our  Saviour, 

0  !  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

eo.>  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

^"*>  Idolitr  II  falling. 

1  ^EE,  hmv  many,  lately  bowing 
^  To  their  idols,  wood  and  stone, 
Now,  a  blessed  change  avowing, 

Bow  before  the  Saviour's  throne, 

And  with  gladness 
Praise  the  Saviour's  name  alone. 

2  This  is  cause  of  joy  and  wonder  ; 

God  has  set  the  captives  free, 

He  has  burst  their  bonds  asunder, 

Happy  they  and  glorious  he ; 

God  our  Saviour ! 
Who  can  be  compar'd  to  thee  ? 

3  When  thou  workest,  who  shall  stay  thee 

Who  shall  stay  the  work  begun  ? 
Lord,  go  on,  thy  people  pray  thee, 
Till  the  glorious  day  is  won  ; 

And  the  gospel 
Takes  its  circuit  like  the  sun. 

SfiA  ^'  ^^" 

^^^   Union  of  Saints  on  earth  and  in  heaven. 

1  nrnC  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 
-■■    But  one  communion  make; 
Join'd  to  their  Lord,  in  bonds  of  love, 

All  of  his  grace  partake. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him, 

One  church  above,  beneath; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death, 
594 


CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  865 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  commands  we  bow; 
Part  of  the  host  have  oross'd  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4  Lo  !  thousands  to  their  endless  home 

Are  swiftly  borne  away  ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  must  launch  as  they. 

5  Lord  Jesus  I  be  our  constant  guide  ! 

Then,  when  the  word  is  giv'n. 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  its  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heav'n, 

^/^i'  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

oO«J  Endeavouring  lo  keep  the  unity  of  the  Spirit 
in  the  bond  of  peace.     Eph.  iv.  3. 

1  flRETHREN,  let  us  walk  together 
■*^  In  the  bonds  of  love  and  peace  ; 
Can  it  be  a  question,  whether 

Brethren  .should  from  conflict  cease  ? 

'Tis  in  union 
Hope,  and  joy,  and  love  increase. 

2  While  we  journey  homeward,  let  us 

Help  each  other  on  the  road  ; 
Foes  on  ev'ry  side  beset  us. 

Snares  through  all  the  way  are  strew'd; 

It  behoves  us 
Each  to  bear  a  brother's  load. 

3  When  we  think  how  much  our  Father 

Has  forgiv'n,  and  does  forgive, 
Brethren,  we  should  learn  the  rather, 
Free  from  wrath,  and  strife  to  live, 

Far  removing 
All  that  might  offend  or  grieve. 

4  Then  let  each  esteem  his  brother 

Better  than  himself  to  be. 
And  let  each  prefer  another  ; 
Full  of  los^e,  from  envy  free, 

Happy  are  we 
When  in  this  we  all  agree. 

595 


866,  86r  KINGDOM   AND 

5  Soon  our  Father  will  rorcive  us, 
As  we  hope,  to  dwfll  above  : 
Notliing  tlun  shall  harm  or  grieve  us. 
We  sh;ill  all  his  fjoodness  prove, 

Wratli  and  discord 
Ending  in  eternal  love.  ,  / 


'^' 


866   Praijcrfor  Zicm's  Incnu^f.     Lsarii.  9, 

1  A  KM  of  th(!  Lord,  awake,  awake  I 

-^    I'ul  on  thy  strength — the  nations  shake  1 
And  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen  from  thy  throne, 
'•  1  am  Jehovah  ! — God  alone  I" 
Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  No  more  let  human  blood  be  spill- 
Vain  sacrifice  for  human  guilt ! 

But  to  each  conscience  be  applied 
The  blood  that  tlow'd  from  Jesus'  side. 

4  Arm  of  the  Lord,  thy  pow'r  extend ; 
Let  Mahomet's  impostures  end  ; 
Break  superstition's  papal  chain, 
And  the  proud  scofler's  rage  restrairu. 

5  Let  Zion's  time  of  favour  come  ; 
O  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home  ; 
And  let  our  wond'ring  eyes  behold' 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Christ's  one  fold  I 

o£*^  8.8»6.8.8.6. 

^"  "   For  Missions  to  the  nnv  Settleme7Us  in  the 

United  States. 
1  TXTIIEN,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land, 
'  ^    Led  by  thy  providential  hand. 
Our  wand' ring  fathers  came. 
Their  ancient  homes,  their  friends  in  youth, 
Sent  forth  the  heralds  of  thy  truth, 
To  keep  them  in  thy  name. 
596 


PASTORAL   HYMNS.  868 

2  Throughout  our  soUtary  coast 

The  desert  features  soon  were  lost ; 

Thy  temples  there  arose; 
Our  shores,  as  cuhure  made  them  lair, 
Wore  hallow'd  by  thy  rites,  by  pray'r, 

And  blossom' d  as  the  rose. 

3  And,  O  !  may  we  repay  this  debt 
To  regions  solitary  yet 

Within  our  spreading  land  ! 
There,  brethren,  from  our  common  home. 
Still  westward,  like  our  fathers,  roam, 

Still  guided  by  thy  hand. 

4  Saviour  !  we  own  this  debt  of  love  ; 
O,  shed  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

To  move  each  Christian  breast ; 
Till  heralds  shall  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  temples  rise  to  fix  thy  name 

Through  all  our  desert  west. 


PASTORAL  HYMNS. 

FOR  MEETIXTtS    of  MINISTERS    AT  SYNODS  AND  CON- 
FERENCES. 

See  also  555 — 570. 

§68  7.6.7.6.7.6,7.6.  j^     ^      ^^  f*  .^»»,^, 

1  T7R0M  Calv'ry's  sacred  mountain, 
-^     Where  hung  the  Son  of  God  ; 
Whilst  from  his  heart's  deep  fountain, 

Gush'd  forth  the  crimson  flood, 
The  voice  of  mercy  plighted, 

Bids  us,  in  Jesus'  name, 
Proclaim  to  the  benighted 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 

597 


868  PASTORAL   HYMNS. 

2  Come,  brethren,  whom,  nnointed 

With  unction  from  on  high, 
The  Alasier  hiis  appointed 

'I'o  preach  his  kiiif^dom  niofh  ; 
We'll  haste  o'er  mount  and  river, 

Throu«;h  city,  town,  and  plain, 
The  ruin'd  to  dcUver 

From  dea'.h  and  Satan's  chain. 

3  For  us  did  the  Creator 

Forsake  liis  heav'niy  throne, 
Assuming  human  nature, 

For  n-licls  to  atone  : 
And  shal!  we  shun  privation, 

Or  dread  his  cross  to  bear  ; 
VVithholdinu  his  salvation 

From  souls  to  Jesus  dear  ? 

4  Whilst  sons  of  earth  ne'er  falter 

To  gain  a  lading  crown  ; 
Whilst  on  anil)ition's  altar 

They  pour  their  life-blood  down; 
Shall  we  with  recreant  spirit 

See  blood-bought  sinners  die  ; 
Nor  call  ihein  to  inherit 

The  crown  of  joy  on  high  ? 
f)  We'll  raii^e  our  Master's  banner. 

We'll  cry  aloud  to  all, 
Ho!   heavy  laden  sinner! 

Attend  the  Saviour's  call : 
Come,  thirsty  !  drink  salvation. 

Come,  blind  !  your  sight  receive, 
Deaf  I  hear  the  invitation  I 

Ye  dead  !  arise  and  live  ! 
6  Soon  will  our  race  be  ended. 

Our  journey  soon  be  o'er. 
By  Jesus'  arm  defended, 

We'll  reach  fair  Canaan's  shore, 
Where  gi-ateiul  plaudits  greet  us. 

Throughout  the  heav'niy  dome, 
And  blessed  spirits  meet  us, 

To  shoul  us  welcome  home. 
598 


PASTORAL  HYMNS.    "      869,  870 

7  There  may  this  congregation 

Unite  to  swell  the  theme, 
Of  blood-bought,  I'ree  salvation, 

Through  faith  in  Jesus'  name, 
O  Jesus  !  Rock  of  ages  ! 

The  God  wo  all  adore, 
Through  earth's  bewild'ring  stages 

Guide  us  to  Canaan's  shore  I 

^|.q  S.  M.  '     ' 

•^  i>lf         -pQj.  ]\fee(mgs  of  3fmisters. 

1  A  ND  are  we  yet  alive, 

•^^  And  see  each  other's  face  ? 
Glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  give 

For  his  redeeming  grace  I 
Preserv'd  by  pow'r  divine        • 

To  full  salvation  here, 
Again  in  Jesus'  praise  we  join, 

And  in  his  sight  appear. 

2  What  troubles  have  we  seen ! 

What  conflicts  have  we  pass'd  ! 
fightings  without,  and  fears  within. 

Since  we  assembled  last ; 
But  out  of  all  the  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  his  love  ; 
And  still  he  does  his  help  afford, 

And  hides  our  life  above. 

3  Then  let  us  make  our  boast 

Of  his  redeeming  pow'r, 
Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost, 

Till  we  can  sin  no  more  : 
Let  us  tak'e  up  the  cross. 

Till  we  the  crown  obtain; 
And  gladly  reckon  all  things  loss, 

So  we  may  Jesus  gain. 

870  S.  M. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  harvest,  hear 
■^  Thy  needy  servants'  cry  ; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  pray'r. 
And  ail  our  wants  supply. 
39  599 


Sri  LICENSURE,    ORDINATION', 

2  On  thee  we  humbly  wait. 

Our  wants  are  in  thy  view  ; 
The  har\est,  truly,  Lord  is  great. 
The  labourers  are  tew  : 

3  Convert,  and  send  forth  more 

Into  thy  church  abroad, 
And  let  them  speak  thy  word  of  pow'r 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

4  Give  the  pure  gospel  word, 

Tlie  word  of  gen'ral  grace; 
Then  let  them  preach  the  common  Lord, 
tsaviour  of  human  race. 

5  O  let  them  spread  thy  name, 

Their  mission  fully  prove  ; 

Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 

Thine  all-redeeming  love  ! 


LICENSURE,  ORDINATION,  AKI> 
INSTALLATION. 


See  also  565 — 570. 

L.  M 

Ordination  of  Ministers. 


871 

1  AS  when  to  ancient  Horeb's  brow 

-^  Moses,  an  humble  shepherd,  came  ; 
And  there,  in  solemn  grandeur,  thou. 
O  Lord  !  address' d  him,  midst  the  flame 

2  So  these,  thy  waiting  servants  here, 
Stand  on  as  holy  ground,  to-day, 

In  grateful  love,  and  reverent  fear — 
Thy  better  message  to  obey. 

3  Hear  thou  the  solemn  vows  they  make, 
As  round  thine  altar,  low  they  bend, 
'i"he  ofl  'ring  of  their  spirits  take, 

And  signals  of  acceptance  send. 
600 


AND   INSTALLATION.  872 

4  Thoy  go  ihy  sacred  truth  to  tell, 
Break,  as  they  preach,  the  heavy  nifrht ; 
Let  gladness  through  the  desert  swell, 
And  cheer  their  path  with  living  light. 

5  Or  if  with  tears  the  seed  they  bear, 
And  droop  beneath  their  toil  and  pain, 

O  !    hear  their  sorrowing,  humble  pray'r, 
And  with  their  heavy  load  sustain. 

6  And  when  life's  labours  all  are  o'er, 
May  they  with  sheaves  rejoicing  come  ; 
Then  round  them  cloudless  glory  pour, 
And  take  them  mid  that  glory  home. 

G76>  L.  M. 

*^  Ordination  Prayer. 

1  "OEFORE  thy  throne.  Almighty  Pow'r, 
-*-^  Thy  servant  bends  in  dust,  the  knee  ; 
And  waits  thy  blessing  on  this  hour. 
That  binds  his  inmost  soul  to  Thee. 

2  Thine  are  his  thoughts  and  passions  now, 
To  thee  are  all  his  labours  giv'n  ; — 

O,  hear  his  prayer — accept  his  vow  ; 
And  seal  this  solemn  deed  in  he.av'n. 

3  No  human  strength  can  e'er  suffice 
His  load  of  pain  and  toil  to  bear  ; 
To  thine  own  breast  his  spirit  flies. 
And  humbly  leans  his  burden  there. 

4  Come  to  his  soul ; — through  all  his  pow'rs 
The  warmth  of  holy  love  diffuse  ; 

And  bathe  with  mercy's  gentlest  show'rs 
Each  work  of  duly  he  pursues. 

5  Come  to  thy  church  : — in  glory  come ; 
O  !  close  her  mourning,  captive  years ; 
Bring  all  thine  exiled  people  home  ; — 
And  kindle  gladness  in  their  tears. 

6  Author  of  life  I  when  care  and  pain 
.  Shall  sink  us  in  our  last  repose  ;— 

May  shepherd  meet  his  flock  again. 
Where  thine  own  ceaseless  glory  flows. 

601 


STS,  874  CONGREGATIONAL. 

W70    •  '  L.  M.      •         /<H^/7'-c 

"^  *  •*        At  the  hiatallatiun  of  a  Minister. 

1  W/^E  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 

*  '     Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head  ; — 
Come  as  a  nfn-nnt — so  He  came, 
And  we  receive  thee  in  his  .stead. 

2  Come  as  a  ahrphfnl  ;  guard  and  keep 
This  fold  from  h<'ll,  and  earth,  and  sin; 
Nourish  the  lambs,  and  feed  the  sheep; 
The  wounded  heal ;   the  lost  bring  in. 

3  Come  as  a  irnfchman  ;  take  thy  stand 
Upon  thy  tow'r  amidst  the  sky, 

And  when  the  sword  comes  on  the  land, 
Call  us  to  fight,  or  warn  to  fly. 

4  Come  as  an  nn^el,  hence  to  guide 
A  band  of  pilgrinis  on  their  way, 
That,  safely  walking  at  thy  side, 
We  faint  not,  fail  not,  turn,  nor  stray. 

5  Come  as  a  teacher,  sent  from  God. 
Charg'd  his  whole  counsel  to  declare  ; 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod,     - 
While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  pray'r. 

6  Come  as  a  mesacvser  of  peace, 

Fill'd  with  the  Spirit,  fir'd  with  love;-^ 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  die  to  meet  us  all  above. 


CONGREGATIONAL. 

See  also  570 — 579. 

^^M  C.  M. 

^5  '  ^*  A  Famme  of  the  Word. 

1  /^  LADNESS  was  spread  through  I 
^-*    When  first  they  manna  view'd ; 
They  labour'd  who  should  gather  most 
And  thought  it  pleasant  food. 
60^ 


Israel's  host 


CONGREGATIONAL.  875 

2  But  when  they  had  it  long  cnjoy'd, 

From  day  to  day  the  same  ; 
Their  hearts  were  by  the  plenty  cloy'd, 
Although  from  heav'n  it  came, 

3  Thus  gospel  bread  at  first  is  priz'd, 

And  makes  a  people  dad: 
But  afterwards  too  much  despis'd, 
When  easy  to  be  had. 

4  But  should  the  Lord,  displeas'd,  withhold 

The  bread  his  mercy  sends  ; 
To  have  our  houses  fill'd  with  gold, 
Would  make  but  poor  amends. 

5  How  tedious  would  the  week  appear, 

How  dull  the  Sabbath  prove  ; 

Could  we  no  longer  meet  to  hear 

The  precious  truths  we  love  ! 

6  How  would  beheving  parents  bear 

To  leave  their  heedless  youth 
Expos'd  to  ev'ry  fatal  snare, 
Without  the  light  of  truth? 

7  Preserve  us  from  this  judgment,  Lord! 

For  Jesus'  sake  we  plead  ; 

A  famine  of  the  gospel  word 

Would  be  a  stroke  indeed ! 

^^.^  CM.        /ic-'l^l^-.. 

"^  «  "  DealU  of  a  Minhter. 

1  "pN  WRAPT  in  thickest  shades  of  night, 
-^  0  Lord,  thy  ways  appear; 

But  yet  we  own  they  all  are  right, 
Though  seemingly  severe. 

2  Now  we  lament  our  errors  past, 

With  sighs,  and  groans,  and  tears  ; 
The  num'rous  moments  run  to  waste, 
Amidst  perplexing  cares, 

603 


876  REVIVALS. 

3  The  Inhours  of  thy  servant.  Lord, 

By  us  were  niisiniprov'd  ; 
Too  hnle  have  v.x-  read  thy  word. 
Too  much  the  world  have  lov'd. 

4  Thy  visitation  now  is  come — 

Our  pastor  is  no  more  ; 
We  meet  within  thy  sacred  dome, 
And  here  our  loss  deplore. 

5  Great  God,  while  in  our  widow'd  state, 

O  leave  us  not  alone  : 
Help  us  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  wait, 
Till  thou  in  love  return. 

6  Let  not  the  candlestick  remove 

From  this  thine  own  abode  ; 

But  let  our  supplications  prove 

That  we  prevail  with  God. 

7  O  send  a  messenger  of  peace, 

A  pastor  of  thy  choice  ; 
Bid  all  our  sighs  afid  sorrows  cease. 
And  cause  us  to  rejoice. 


REVIVALS.    • 

See  also  182—483,  &  583—583. 

~  '  ^  Prayer  for  a  Revival!  '' 

1  /^OME,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 

^^  And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love  ; 

Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone, 

And  let  thy  God-like  pow'r  be  known. 

2  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  o!"  pious  sorrow  rise  ; 
AVliilc  all  their  glowinc:  souls  are  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  .scorn. 

604 


REVIVALS.  877 


3  0,  let  a  holy  flock  await, 
Num'rous  around  ihy  lernplo  gate; 
Each  pressing  on,  vvr.h  zeal,  to  be 
A  living  sacrifice  to  ihee. 

4  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries, 
Give  us  to  see  thy  church  arise  ; 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great. 
Give  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 


^'  •       The  Church  fast  im:  and  praying  for  a 
Revival. 

1  t>ETIRE,  vain  world,  a  while  retire, 
"'■*'  And  leave  us  wiih  the  Lord  ; 
Thy  gifts  ne'er  fill  one  just  desire. 

Nor  lasting  bliss  afford. 

2  Blest  Jesus  I  come  now  gently  down, 

And  fill  this  hallow'd  place  ; 
0  !   make  thy  glorious  goings  known, — 
Difluse  around  thy  grace. 

3  Shine,  dearest  Lord,  from  realms  of  day — 

Disperse  the  gloom  of  night ; 
Chase  all  our  clouds  and  doubts  away, 
And  turn  the  shades  to  light. 

4  Behold,  and  pity,  from  above, 

Our  cold  and  languid  frame; 
O  1  shed  abroad  thy  quick'ning  love. 
And  we'll  adore  thy  name. 

5  All-glorious  Saviour  !  source  of  grace  ; 

To  thee  we  raise  our  cry  ; 
Unveil  the  beauties  of  ihy  face. 
To  ev'ry  waiting  eye. 

6  Revive,  0  God  I  desponding  saints. 

Who  languish,  drtK>p,  and  sigh  ; 
Refresh  the  soul  ihar  tires  and  faints — 
Fill  mourning  hearts  with  joy. 

60a 


878, 879  REVIVALS. 

7  Make  known  thy  pow'r,  victorious  King, 
Subdue  each  stubborn  will  ; 
Then,  sov'reign  grace  we'll  join  to  sing, 
On  Zion's  sacred  hill. 

^^-G  S.  M.    ,^,^k^d^tZ^< 

^•^  Prayer  for  a  Beviml      '  / 

1  r\  LORD,  thy  work  revive, 
^^  In  Zion's  gloomy  hour. 
And  lot  our  dying  graces  live 

By  thy  restoring  pow'r. 

2  O  let  thy  chosen  few 

Awake  to  earnest  pray'r  ; 
Their  covenant  again  renew, 
And  walk  in  filial  fear. 

3  Thy  spirit  then  will  speak 

'I'hrough  lips  of  humble  clay. 
Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break, 
Till  rebels  shall  obey. 

4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear  ; 

Now  listen  to  our  cry  : 
O,  come,  and  bring  salvation  near  ; 
Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 

^i^Q  7.6.7.6.7-6.7.6. 

^  '  ^  Lookiu!!  forward. 

1  "C'ROM  ev'ry  earthly  pleasure, 
•*-     From  ev'ry  transient  joy, 
From  ev'ry  mortal  treasure 

That  soon  will  fade  and  die ; — 
No  longer  these  desiring, 

Upward  our  wishes  tend, 
To  nobler  bliss  aspiring. 

And  joys  that  never  end. 

2  From  ev'ry  piercing  sorrow 

That  heaves  our  breast  to-day, 
Or  threatens  us  to-morrow, 
Hope  turns  our  eyes  away  ; 
Ip06 


880  REVIVALS. 

On  wings  of  faith  ascending, 

We  see  the  land  of  Hght, 
And  feel  our  sorrows  ending, 

In  infinite  delight. 

3  'Tis  true,  we  are  but  strangers, 

And  sojourners  below  ; 
And  countless  snares  and  dangers 

Surround  the  path  we  go  : 
Though  painful  and  distressing, 

Yet  there's  a  rest  above ; 
And  onward  still  we're  pressing, 

To  reach  that  land  of  love. 

^^^  11.11.11.11. 

^^'•'        Christ's  Comfort  for  the  Church. 

1  r\  ZION  I  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave, 
^-^  Whom  no  man  can  comfort,  whom  no  man 

can  save ; 
With  darkness  surrounded,  by  terrors  dismaj''d; 
In  toihng  and  rowing  thy  strength  is  decay'd. 

2  Loud  roaring,  the  billows  now  nigh  overwhelm, 
But  skilfuTs  the  pilot  who  sits  at  the  helm  ; 
His  wisdom  conducts  thee,  his  pow'r  thee  de- 
fends, 

In  safety  and  quiet  thy  warfare  he  ends. 

3  "  O  fearful !   O  faithless  !"  in  mercy  he  cries; 
"  My  promise,  my  truth,  are  they  light  in  thine 

eyes  ? 
Still,   still   I  am  with   thee,  my  promise  shall 

stand, 
Through  tempest  and  tossing,  I'll  bring  thee  to 

land. 

4  "  Forget  thee,  I  will  not,  I  cannot ; — thy  name 
Engrav'd  on  my  heart  doth  for  ever  remain  ! 
The  palms  of  my  hands  while  I  look  on,  I  see 
The  wounds  I  received,  when  suff'ring  for  thee. 

5  "  I  feel  at  my  heart  all  thy  sighs  and  thy  groans, 
For  thou  art  most  near  me,  my  flesh  and  ray 

bones; 

2  c  2  607 


881,882  REVIVALS. 

In  all  tiiy  di^'rcsses  thv  head  feels  the  pain  ; 
Yet  all  arc  moat  needful,  not  one  is  in  vain. 

6  "  Then  trust  me,  and  icar  not  ;  thy  life  is  semrc. 
My  wisdom  is  perfect,  supreme  is  my  pow'r; 
In  love  I  correct  thee,  thy  soul  to  refine, 
To  make   thco   at   length   in   my   likeness  to 
shine." 

«^,  8.7.S.7.4.7. 

^^*         The  Penitent  invited  to  Christ. 

1  IV/TOURNER.  is  thy  case  distressing- ? 
-'■'-'•  Does  thy  i)leedinii,  burden'd  breaat 
Feel  a  load  of  guilt  oppressing  ? — • 

Dost  thou  sigh  for  peace  and  rest  ? 

Jesus  tells  you, 
"  I'll  in  no  wise  cast  you  out." 

2  Hear  the  voice  from  Calv'ry  giv'n, 

Breathing  hope's  undying  strains  ; 
Soft  as  balmy  gales  of  even, 
Wafted  over  Sharon's  plains — 

"  I,  the  Saviour, 
Will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out." 

3  Go  to  Jesus  Christ,  the  Saviour, 

From  your  burden  he'll  release — 

Give  you  pardon,  life,  and  favour — 

Hear  the  soothing  voice  of  peace  ; 

"  0  come  hither. 
I'll  in  no  wise  cast  you  out." 

4  He'll  remove  your  pain  and  anguish, 

And  your  soul  to  rapture  raise  ; 
Bid  your  heart  no  longer  languish. 
And  attune  your  hps  to  praise  : — 

Your  Redeemer 
Will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out. 

^C  11.11.11.11. 

»©4  Why  sleep  we? 

1  "VyilY  sleep  we,  my  brethren?  come,  let  us 
•  *  arise ; 

0,  why  should  we  slumber  in  sight  of  the  prize  ? 
608 


REVIVALS.  883 

Salvation  is  nearer,  our  days  are  far  spent, 
O,  let  us  be  active  ;  awake  !  and  repent. 

2  O,  how  can  we  slumber!  the  Master  is  come, 
And  calling  on  sinnr^rs  to  seek  them  a  home  ; 
The  Spirit  and  Brido  now  in  concert  unite. 
The  weary  they  welcome,  the  careless  invite  : 

3  O,  how  can  wo  slumber  !  our  foes  are  awake  ; 
To  ruin  poor  souls  ev'ry  efibrt  they  make  ; 

To  accomplish  their  object  no  means  are  untried. 
The   careless  they  comfort,  the  wakeful   mis- 
guide. 

4  O,  how  can  we  slumber !  when  so  much  was  done 
To  purchase  salvation  by  Jesus,  tho  Son  ! 
Now  mercy  is  proffer'd,  and  justice  display'd  ; 
Now  God  can  be  honour' d,  and  sinners  be  sav'd. 

^^.»  c.  M. 

Ood  The  song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamh;  or,  Baby- 
lon falling.    Rev.  XV.  3  ;  xvi.  19  ;  xvii.  G. 

1  "\^E  sing  the  glories  of  thy  love, 

*  '     We  sound  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
The  Christian  church  unite  the  songs 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

2  Great  God,  how  wondrous  are  thy  works 

Of  vengeance  and  of  grace! 
Thou  King  of  saints,  Almighty  Lord, 
How  just  and  true  thy  ways  I 

3  Who  dares  refuse  to  fear  thy  name, 

Or  worship  at  thy  throne  ? 
Thy  judgments  speak  thine  holiness 
Through  all  the  nations  known. 

4  Great  Babylon,  that  rules  the  earth. 

Drunk  with  the  martyrs'  blood, 
Her  crimes  shall  speedily  awake 
The  fury  of  our  God. 

5  The  cup  of  wrath  is  ready  mix'd, 

And  she  must  drink  the  dregs  ; 
Strong  is  the  Lord,  her  sov'reign  Judge, 
And  shall  fulfil  the  plagues. 

609 


S84,  885  REVIVALS. 

^^  f  C.  M. 

*^'^'*  iMtfcr-daif  glory. 

1  "DEJOICE,  ye  nations  of  the  world, 
■■■*'   And  hail  ilie  happy  day, 
When  .Satan's  kin^^doni,  downward  hurl'd, 
Shall  perish  with  dismay. 

9  Rejoire,  ye  hcafhenp,  wood  and  stone 
►Shall  form  your  gods  no  more  ; 
Jehovah  ye  shall  trust  alone 
And  him  alone  adare. 

3  Christians,  rejoice — each  party  name, 

Each  difT'rent  sect  shall  cease  ; 
Your  error,  grief,  and  wrath,  and  shame, 
Shall  yield  to  truth  and  peace. 

4  Ye  sons  of  peace,  the  triumph  share, 

Trumpors  no  more  shall  sound  ; 
The  murd'rous  sword,  the  bloody  spear 
Shall  cultivate  the  ground. 

5  Bright  o'er  the  mountains,  may  we  see 

'I'his  blessed  morning  ray  ; 
And  glorious  may  its  splendour  be, 
E'en  to  the  perfect  day. 


^^5  Millenniu 


L.  M. 

m. 


T  OOK  up,  ye  saints,  with  sweet  surprise, 
-'-'  Toward  the  joyful,  coming  day, 
When  Jesus  shall  descend  the  skies. 
And  form  a  bright  and  dazzling  ray. 

Nations  shall  in  a  day  be  born. 
And  swift,  like  doves,  to  Jesus  fly  ; 
The  church  shall  know  no  clouds  return. 
Nor  sorrows  mixing  with  their  joy. 

The  lion  and  the  lamb  shall  feed 
Together,  in  his  peaceful  rei<Tn ; 
And  Zion,  blest  with  hcav'nly  bread, 
(3f  pinching  wants  no  more  complain. 
610 


CONFIRMATION".  886,  887 

The  Jew,  the  Greek,  the  bond,  the  free, 
yiiall  ho;ist  their  sep'rate  rights  no  more, 
But  join  in  sweetest  harmony, 
Their  Lord,  their  Saviour  to  adore. 
Thus,  till  a  thousand  years  be  past, 
Sliall  hohnessand  peace  prevail, 
And  ev'ry  knee  shall  how  to  Christ, 
And  ev'ry  tongue  shall  Jesus  hail. 
Then  the  redeem'd  shall  mount  on  high, 
Where  their  deliv'ring  Prince  is  gone  ; 
And  angels  at  his  word  shall  fly. 
To  bless  ihein  with  the  conqu'ror's  crown. 


CONFIRMATION. 

See  also  583— 5S8. 

^^^  Entire  Co7isecration. 

1  IVrO  W  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 

-'-*   With  all  my  pow'r  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  his  ways  will  I  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  0,  be  this  service  all  my  joy  ! 

Around  let  my  example  shine ; 

Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 

And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 

3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determin'd  choice, 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control. 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 

4  0  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor  wand'ring,  leave  his  sacred  ways  ; 
Great  God !  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  strength  to  hve  thy  praise. 

fis-y  ^-  ^• 

^^  *  Unithig  with  the  Church. 

1  XTE  men  and  angels,  witness  now, 

*■    Before  the  Lord  we  speak  : 

611 


888  COVFIRMATION. 

To  him  wr  nnke  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break, — 

2  That  lonjT  as  lite  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Clirist  we  yield  ; 
Nor  from  his  i-au^f  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  £jrace  rely  ; 
May  he.  with  our  returning  wants, 
AH  needful  aid  supply. 

4  O  jTuidc  our  doubtful  fi-c*  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways  ; 
And  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  pray'rs 
Turn  thou  our  pray'rs  to  praise. 


8S8 


././. 


The  new  ]\[emhcr' s  Declaration. 


pEOPLE  of  the  living  God, 
•*-     I  have  sought  the  world  around. 
Paths  of  sin  and  and  sorrow  trod, 
Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns. 

Turns  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  bums, 

O,  receive  me  into  rest ! 

Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave. 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 

Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave. 

Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore ; 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine  ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more, 

Ev'ry  idol  I  resign. 

Tell  me  not  of  gain  and  loss, 

Ease,  enjoyment,  pomp,  andpow'r, 
Welcome,  poverty  and  cross. 

Shame,  reproach,  affliction's  pow'r! 
612 


caxFiRMATiox.  889, 890 

6  "  Ful'.ow  mel"  I  know  ihy  voice; 
Jesus,  Lord,  tiiy  steps  1  see: 
Now  I  fake  tliy  yoke  by  choice, 
Liu[lit's  thy  burden  now  to  nic. 

•^^•^     A   Welcome  to  Christian  Fdlowship. 

1  OOME  in,  tliou  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
V^  O,  come,  in  Jesus'  precious  name  ; 
We  welcome  thee  with  one  accord, 

And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford, 

We'll  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove  ; 
Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  in  mutual  love. 

3  And  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears. 

We'll  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known  ; 
We'll  share  each  others'  hopes  and  fiears, 
And  count  a  brother's  cares  our  own. 

4  Once  more  our  welcome  we  repeat ; 

Receive  assurance  of  our  love  ; 
O  !  may  we  all  together  meet 

Around  the  throne  of  God  above  I 

890   '  c.  M. 

1  YY^-'^'I'  s^^^!^  ^  render  to  my  God 

'^ '     For  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thy  house, 

My  ofi'' rings  shall  be  paid  ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 

Nor  shall  my  purpose  move ; 
Thy  hand  hath  loos'd  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 

4  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow. 

And  thy  rich  grace  record : 

613 


891,  892  CONTIRMATIOX. 

Witness,  yo  sainis,  iluii  hear  mc  uov,-, 
W 1  Ibrsake  the  Lord. 

^^-  L.  M.    •'-''^^y'^^'^-^V/-' 

^^*  My  Hrnrt  is  fUced.     Ps.  Ivii.  7. 

1  r\  HATPy  day.  tiiat  lix'd  my  choice 
^-^  On  thee,  my  .Saviour  and  my  God/ 
Well  may  this  j,'lo\ving  liearl  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  O  happy  bond  that  seals  my  vows 
'Yo  Him  who  merits  all  my  love  ! 
Let  cheerful  amhenis  fill  tlie  house. 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3  This  day  we  have  confir.m'd  the  choice 
Our  parents  have  in  baptism  made  ; — 
To  ratify  it  we  rejoice. 

And  supplicate  the  Spirit's  aid. 

4  'Tis  done — the  great  transaction's  done  ; — 
Deign,  gracious  Lord,  to  make  me  thine; 
Help  me,  through  grace,  to  follow  on. 
Glad  to  obey  thy  voice  divine. 

3  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart, 

Fix'd  on  this  blissful  centre  rest ; 

With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part. 

When  caird  on  angels'  bread  to  feast  I 
u  High  heav'n,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renew'd  shall  daily  hear  ;    - 

Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

892  c.  M. 

1  T'!M  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord, 
-'-  Or  to  defend  his  cause  ; 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 
t  Jesus,  my  (Jod  I — I  know  his  name — 
His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  lei  my  hope  be  lost. 
614 


LAYING    A   CORXKR-STONE.   893,  894 

3  Firm  as  liis  tluonc — his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  P'ather's  face, 

And  in  the  new  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

GOQ  8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. 

^'^*^  Taking  up  the  Cross. 

1  TESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
*^  All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee  ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be ; 
Perish  cv'ry  fond  ambition, 

AH  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known, 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heav'n  are  still  my  own  ! 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me  ; 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too  ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me — 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue; 
And  whilst  thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me  ; 

Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 


LAYING  A  CORNER-STONE  OF  A 
CHURCH. 

.See  also  594. 

^•''*     On  laying  the  Fou?idation- stone. 
1  TXT'ITH  humble  faith  and  fervent  zeal, 
'  '    We  would  address  thy  throne,  O  God; 
O  may  our  breathings  reach  thine  hill, 
The  city  of  thy  blest  abode. 

40  2D  615 


895  LAYING    A   CORNER-STONE. 

2  Oft  hast  thou.  Lord,  been  pleas' d  to  bow 
Thine  ear,  and  listen  to  our  cry  ; 
Encourag'd  thus,  we  now  presume, 

O  let  us  feel  thy  presence  nigh. 

3  We  come  not,  Lord,  to  plead  for  wealth, 
Nor  ask  this  world's  vain,  empty  fame; 
But  this  we  ask,   (deny  it  not,) 

"To  build  a  house  to  thy  great  name." 

4  We  trust  thy  pow'r,  and  not  our  own, 
The  superstructure  hero  to  raise  ; 
May  love  divine  our  efforts  crown, 
And  thy  blest  name  have  all  the  praise. 

5  And  while  we're  privileged  to  rear 

A  place  in  which  t'  approach  thy  throne, 
O  may  we  know  our  souls  are  built 
On  Christ  the  true  foundation-stone. 

0«f  e>     Qji  opening  a  Place  of  Worship. 

1  p'REAT  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  bless, 
^^  Which  guards  our  synagogues  in  peace ; 
Nor  dare  tumultuous  foes  invade,     . 

To  fill  our  worshippers  with  dread.  ^ 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise ; 
Long  may  they  echo  to  thy  praise  ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train  ; 
While  pow'r  divine  his  word  attends 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  frienda. 

4  And,  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  surrej, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here, 

616 


PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS.     896,  S97 

PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS. 

See  also  598~~C9G. 

«^oa     '      ..         7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7. 
^^^  The  ^\w  Year. 

1  TITHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

*  '     Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here  ; 
Fix'd  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  wiih  all  below, 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  lile's  rapid  stream  ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  : 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  hve, 

With  eternity  in  view  : 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

C.  M. 

For  the  Husbandman. 

1  /?J.OOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heav'nly  King, 
^^  Who  makes  the  earth  his  care  ; 
Visits  the  pastures  ev'ry  spring, 

And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers  rais'd  on  high, 

Pour  out  at  his  command, 

617 


f  897 


oyo  PrASOXS. 

Thoir  wat'ry  blessings  from  the  sky 
To  cliecr  the  tliirsty  land. 

3  The  sofien'd  ridges  of  the  field 

Permit  the  corn  to  spring ; 

The  valleys  rich  provision  yield, 

And  the  poor  lab'rers  sing. 

4  The  little  hills  on  ov'ry  side 

Rejoice  at  tailing  show'rs  ; 
The  meadows,  dress'd  in  beauteous  pride, 
Perfume  the  air  with  flow'rs. 

5  The  barren  clods,  refresh' d  with  rain, 

Pronnse  a  joyful  crop  ;  , 

The  parched  grounds  look  green  again, 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 

6  The  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns  ; 

How  bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
The  bleaiing  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs, 
And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 

SOW  "•  -'^■ 

^  *^^  The  Providence  of  God. 

1  TTOW  pleasing  is  the  voice 
-*--^  Of  God,  our  heav'nly  King, 
Who  bids  the  frosts  retire,  ^ 

And  wakes  the  lovely  spring  I 
Bright  suns  arise,         I  And  beauty  glows, 
The  mild  wind  blows,  J  Thro'  earth  and  skies. 

2  The  morn,  with  glory  crown'd. 

His  hand  arrays  in  smiles ; 
He  bids  the  eve  decline. 
Rejoicing  o'er  the  hills  ; 
The  ev'ning  breeze      I  His  beauty  blooms 
His  breath  perfumes ;  |  In  flow'rs  and  trees, 

3  With  life  he  clothes  the  spring, 

The  earth  with  summer  warms ; 
618 


MORNINCw   AND   EVENING.     899,  900 

He  sprpfids  th'  auftimnal  feast, 
And  rides  on  win'ry  storms ; 
His  gifts  divine  I  And  rouiicl  the  year 

Through  all  appear ;    |  His  glories  shine. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING  HYMNS. 
See  also  611— 642. 


899  '  -    '        Sahbalh  Moniins. 


H.  M. 

(h  Mon 

1  VyELCOME,  delightful  morn! 

*'     Thou  day  of  sacred  rest, 
I  hail  thy  kind  return  ; 

Lord  !  make  these  moments  blest, 
From  low  delight,  and  mortal  toys, 
I  soar  to  meet  eternal  joys. 

2  NoTV  may  the  King  descend, 

And  fill  his  throne  of  grace; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 

While  saints  address  thy  face  ; 
Let  sinners  feel  thy  quick' ning  word, 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs; 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love. 

And  bless  these  sacred  hours  ; 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain. 
Nor  Sabbaths  be  indulged  in  vain. 

^^^  Sahhath  Morning. 

1  A  GAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 
-^  Awakes  the  kindling  ray  ; 
Dispels  the  darkness  of  the  night, 

And  pours  increasing  day, 

2  0  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapp'd 

A  sinful  world  in  gloom  ! 

619 


901,  902  MORNING    AND 

0  what  a  sun  that  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  I 

3  This  day  he  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  ho.sannas  sung  : 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand,  thousand  lips  shall  join, 

To  hail  this  wcleome  morn  ; 
Which  scatters  blessings  fiom  its  wings, 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

^^1  The^'Sabbath. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  Sabbath  and  its  light  : 
■^  I  hail  thy  hallow'd  day  of  rest ; 
It  is  my  weary  soul's  delight, 

The  solace  of  my  care-worn  breast. 

2  Its   dewy  morn,  its  glowing  noon. 

Its  tranquil  eve.  its  solemn  night. 
Pass  sweetly  ;  but  they  pass  too  soon. 
And  leave  me  sadden'd  at  this  flight. 

3  Yet,  sweetly  as  they  glide  along, 

And  hallow'd  though  tiic  calm  they  yield, 
Transporting  though  their  rapturous  song, 
And  heav'nly  visions  seem  reveal'd  ; 

4  My  soul  is  desolate  and  drear. 

My  silent  harp  untun'd  remains, 
Unless,  my  Saviour,  thou  art  near, 
To  heal  my  wounds,  and  soothe  my  pains. 

5  0  .Tosus,  ever  let  me  hail 

Thy  presence  with  thy  day  of  rest  ; 
Then  will  thy  servant  never  fail 
To  deem  thy  Sabbath  doubly  blest. 

^^'^  3Iorning.     ,  /' ' 

1    A  RISE,  my  soul  I  with  rapture  rise  ! 
-^  And,  fill'd  with  love  and  fear,  adore 
The  awful  Sov'reigu  of  the  skies, 
Whose  mercy  lends  me  one  day  more. 
620 


EVENING   HYMNS.  903 

2  And  may  this  day,  indulgent  Pow'r  '. 
Not  idly  pass,  nor  fruitless  be  ; 

But  may  each  swiftly  flying  hour 
Still  nearer  bring  my  soul  to  Thee  ! 

3  But  can  it  be  ?  that  Pow'r  divine 

Is  throned  in  light's  unbounded  blaze  ; 
And  countless  worlds  and  angels  join 
To  swell  the  glorious  song  of  praisa  : 

4  And  will  he  deign  to  lend  an  ear, 
When  I,  poor  abject  mortal,  pray  ? 
Yes,  boundless  goodness  !  he  will  hear, 
Nor  cast  the  meanest  wretch  away. 

5  Then  let  me  serve  thee  all  my  days, 
And  may  my  zeal  with  years  increase  : 
For  pleasant,  Lord,  are  all  thy  ways, 
And  all  thy  paths  are  paths  of  peace. 

9)>\ft>  ^  Hymn  for  Morning  or  Evening. 

1  /^N  thee  each  morning,  O  my  God, 
^  My  waking  thoughts  attend  ; 

In  whom  are  founded  all  my  hopes, 
In  whom  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless  love  surveys ; 
And,  fir'd  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
The  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  When  ev'ning  slumbers  press  my  eyes, 

With  thy  protection  blest. 

In  peace  and  safety  I  commit 

My  weary  hmbs  to  rest. 

4  My  spirit,  in  thy  hands  secure, 

Fears  no  approaching  ill ; 
For,  whether  waking  or  asleep. 
Thou,  Lord,  art  with  me  still. 

621 


904,  905  MORNING    AND 

5  Tlirn  will  I  dnily  to  the  world 

Thy  wondrous  arts  proclaim  ; 
Whilst  all  with  me  shall  praise  and  sing, 
And  bless  the  sacred  Name. 

6  At  morn,  at  noon,  at  night,  I'll  still 

Thy  growing  work  pursue ; 
And  thee  alone  will  praise,  to  whom 
Eternal  praise  is  due. 


90*  Mo 


C.  M. 

rnim. 


1  T  ORr 

^  Mv 


voice  ascending  high  ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  pray'r, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye  ; — 

2  Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 

Sinners  sh.all  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort. 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there  : 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness  ; 
Make  ev'ry  pa'h  of  duty  straight. 
And  plain  before  my  face. 


C.  M. 

amine 


905  v< 

1  T  ORD.  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint 
"'-'  Accept  my  secret  pray'r ; 
632 


^  EVENING   HYMNS.  906 

To  thee  alone,  my  King,  my  God, 
'      Will  I  for  help  repair. 

t  Thou,  in  the  morn,  my  voice  shall  hear, 
And  with  the  dawning  day. 
To  thee  devoutly  I'll  look  up, 
To  thee  devoutly  pray. 

3  Let  all  thy  saints,  who  trust  in  thee, 

With  shouts  their  joy  proclaim  ; 
By  thee  preserv'd,  let  them  rejoice, 
And  magnify  thy  name. 

4  To  righteous  men  the  righteous  Lord 

His  blessings  will  extend  ; 
And  with  his  favour  all  his  saints, 
As  with  a  shield,  defend. 

^0^  Sabbath  Evening. 

:    A  N OTHER  day  has  pass'd  along, 
-^  And  we  are  nearer  to  the  tomb  ; 
Nearer  to  join  the  hcav'rily  song, 
Or  hear  the  last  eternal  doom. 

2  Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve. 

And  soft  the  sunbeams  hng'ring  there ; 
For  these  blest  hours  the  world  I  leave, 
Wafted  on  wings  of  faith  and  pray'r. 

3  The  time,  how  lovely  and  how  still ; 

Peace  shines  and  smiles  on  all  below; 
The  plain,  the  stream,  the  wood,  the  hill, 
All  fair  with  evening's  setting  glow. 

4  Season  of  rest !  the  tranquil  soul 

Feels  the  sweet  calm,  and  melts  in  love  ; 
And  while  these  sacred  moments  roll, 
Faith  sees  a  smiHng  hcav'n  above. 

3  Nor  will  our  days  of  toil  be  long. 
Our  pilgrimage  will  soon  be  trod  ; 
And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song. 
The  endless  Sabbath  of  our  God. 

623 


907,908  MURMNG  AND  , 

*"-' ■  An  Eveiun<r  Hymn. 

From  the  German. 

1  AND  now  another  day  is  past ; 
■^"^  'riie  SUM  lias  luft  our  shore  ; 

And  weary  lab'rrrs  homeward  haste— 
Their  daily  toil  is  o'er. 

2  But,  mitrhty  God.  thy  wakeful  eye 

Needs  not  sleep's  bnlniy  pow'r; 
O,  be  thy  walchiul  Spirit  niijh, 
In  night's  unguarded  hour. 

3  For  day  and  night,  alike  to  thee, 

Are  glorious  and  bright ; 
Thy  dwelling-place  is  briUiancy, 
And  thou  thyself  art  light. 

4  From  Satan's  sway — from  sin's  control, 

Do  thou  protect  my  heart; 
Nor  from  thee  let  this  wand'ring  soul 
E'en  in  a  dream  depart. 

5  From  ev'ry  light  and  vain  desire, 

This  sinful  bnsom  free  ; 
My  heart  would  burn  with  holy  fire — 
An  altar,  Lord,  ibr  thee. 

6  With  confidence  I'll  take  my  rest, 

Relying  on  thy  love  ;  - 

Be  ev'ry  rising  i'ear  represt, 
Nor  let  thy  grace  remove. 

7  But  if  this  night  should  be  my  last, 

And  end  my  transient  days, 
I'll  live  to  thee  when  death  is  past, 
A  sinless  fife  of  praise. 

^^^  Evening. 

1  r^  REAT  God  I  to  thee  my  evening  song 
^^  Willi  humble  gratitude  I  raise  : 
O  let  thy  mercy  lune  my  tongue. 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 
i)24 


I  EVENING  HYMNS.  909,  910 

2  My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass, 
0  And  every  onward  rolling  hour, 

^  Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace. 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  pow'r. 

3  And  yet  tliis  thouglitlcss,  wretched  heart 
Too  oit  regardless  of  thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 

And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Christ,  my  Lord  ;  his  name  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5  With  hope  in  him  mine  eyelids  close, 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame  ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose. 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

QfkQ  S.  M. 

irvfi7  Evening  Meditations. 

1  ANOTHER  day  is  past, 
■^  The  hours  for  ever  fled  ; 
And  time  is  bearing  me  away, 

To  mingle  with  the  dead. 

2  My  mind  in  perfect  peace 

My  Father's  care  shall  keep  ; 
I  yield  to  gentle  slumber  now. 
For  thou  canst  never  sleep. 

3  How  blessed,  Lord,  are  they 

On  thee  securely  stay'd  ! 
They  shall  not  be  in  life  alarm'd, 
Nor  be  in  death  dismay' d. 

QIO  ^-   ^- 

iTXvr  rpj^^  Evening  Sacrifice. 

1  r^ALM  is  the  hallowed  hour  ! 
^^  And  calm  our  spirits  now. 
When  we  approach  th'  Eternal  Pow'r, 
And  at  his  footstool  bow. 

625 


911,  912  MORNING  AND  ^ 

2  Lowly  we  bend  the  knee 

And  worship  at  his  throne  ;  9 

His  sacred  service  is  most  free,  # 

His  mercy  all  unknown. 

3  Then,  earth,  how  vain  thy  toys! 

How  short  is  all  tiiy  bliss  ! 
How  transient,  all  thy  boasted  joys  ! 
How  sad,  compared  with  this  ! 

4  Saviour  of  sinners,  hear! 

Beam  on  our  souls  with  light  ; 

Implant  within  our  hearts  thy  fear, 

And  guide  our  footsteps  right. 

911  L    M. 

1  'T^HE  busy  scenes  of  day  are  fled, 

-*-   'l"he  evening  shades  invite  to  rest ; 
May  I  repose  my  weary  head, 
Rechning  on  my  Safiour's  breast. 

2  Jesus,  to  ihee  an  evening  song. 

■   My  soul  in  graii  ude  \»ould  raise  ; 
O,  could  1  mount  and  join  that  throng 
I'd  vie  with  angels  in  thy  praise. 

3  With  tears  of  joy  I'd  sing  the  God 

Who  wept,  and  groan'd,  and  died  I'br  me  ; 
Then  hide  beneath  that  precious  bloody 
Which  freely  flow'd  on  Calvary. 

4  There,  shelter'd,  let  my  soul  remain, 
While  wearied  limbs  may  seek  repose; 
Nor  from  that  refuge  go  again. 
When  morning  shall  the  light  disclose. 

5  And  when,  at  last,  nor  sun,  nor  moon, 
Nor  stars,  shall  light  the  pilgrim's  way, 
Let  angel-bands  convey  me  home, 

To  realms  of  everlasting  day. 

OIQ  C.  M. 

^-■•^  Salurdaij  nigf't. 

1  "DEGONE,  my  worldly  cares,  away, 
-^  Nor  dare  to  tempt  my  sight ; 
626 


EVENING  HYMNS.  913,  914 

Let  me  begin  the  coming  day 
Before  I  end  this  nigfit. 

2  Yes,  let  the  work  of  pray'r  and  praise 

Employ  my  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Begin,  my  heart ;  thy  Sabbath  days 
Can  never  be  too  long. 

3  Let  the  past  mercies  of  the  week 

Excite  a  gratclul  frame  ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  refuse  to  speak 
Some  good  ot  Jesus'  name. 

4  On  wings  of  expectation  borne, 

My  hopes  to  heav'n  ascend  ; 

I  long  to  welcome  in  the  morn, 

With  thee  the  day  to  spend. 

Q|.»   ,  -9  '  7.7.7.7. 

*'-■■''         Seeking  bless higs  upon  Children. 

1  riOD  of  mercy,  hear  our  pray'r 
^^  For  the  children  thou  hast  giv'n ; 
Let  them  all  thy  blessings  share, 

Grace  on  earth  and  bliss  in  heav'n. 

2  Cleanse  their  souls  from  ev'ry  stain. 

Through  the  Saviour's  precious  blood  ; 
Let  them  all  be  born  again. 
And  be  reconcil'd  to  God. 

3  For  this  mercy,  Lord,  we  cry ; 

Bend  thine  ever-gracious  ear  : 
"While  on  thee  our  souls  rely, 
Hear  our  pray'r,  in  mercy  hear. 

ft  14.  ^-  ^^- 

*'-■-"*  Ea  rly  hist  ruct  wn. 

1  XTOW  happy  is  the  youth  who  hears 
-*--^  Instruction's  warning  voice  ; 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 

His  early — only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

627 


'^       X  -9  915,  916  MORNING  AND 

<y«  "J^^  3  She  guides  iho  young  wiili  innocence 
4  ?  9  31         In  pleasure's  piilli  to  tread  ; 
■3  X-lTT     A  crown  ol" glory  she  bestows 

J_-i^  Upon  the  aged  head. 

■<" J-^  4  According  as  her  labours  rise, 
."'-^  So  her  rewards  increase  ; 

^       Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paihs  are  peace. 

Ql'^  C.  M.  D. 

X    :flO  Early  Pitt rj. 

1  T5V  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 
-*^  How  sweet  the  lily  grows ; 

How  sweet  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 

Of  .Sharon's  dewy  rose  ; 
And  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart  wiih  influence  sweet, 

Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

2  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill. 

The  lily  must  decay  : 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 

Must  shortly  fade  away  ; 
And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age, 
May  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  pow'r 

And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

3  O  Thou,  whose  infancy  was  found 

With  heav'nly  rays  to  shine, 
Whose  years  with  changeless  virtue  crown'd, 

Were  all  alike  divine, 
Dependent  on  thy  bounteous  breath 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone  ; 
In  childhood,  iiianhood,  and  in  death, 

To  keep  us  still  thy  own. 

oi^  C.  M. 

•'  *  "  In  behalf  of  Orphans. 

1  /^GRACIOUS  Lord,  whose  mercies  rise 
^-^  Above  our  utmost  need  I 
628 


EVENING  IIVMNS.  917 

Incline  tliiiie  car  unto  our  rry, 
And  hear  I  he  orphan  plead. 

2  Bereft  of  all  a  mother's  love, 

And  all  a  father's  care, 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  flee  for  help  ? 
To  whom  direct  our  pray'r  ? — 

3  To  thee  we  flee — to  thee  we  pray— 

'J'hou  shah  our  Father  be  : 
More  than  the  fondest  parent's  care 
We  llnd,  0  Lord,  in  thee  ! 

4  Already  thou  hast  heard  our  cry, 

And  wip'd  away  our  tears  : 
Thy  mercy  has  a  refuge  found 
'I'o  guard  our  helpless  years. 

5  0  let  thy  love  descend  on  those 

Who  pity  to  us  show  ; 
Nor  let  their  children  ever  taste 
The  orphan's  cup  of  wo. 

Q^^^^^--  CM. 

^^*       Sabbath  School  Teacher's  Object. 

1  A  TTRACTED  by  love's  sacred  force, 
■^^  Like  planets  to  the  sun. 

Though  difl'rent  spheres  may  mark  our  course, 
Our  centre  is  but  one. 

2  As  teachers  of  the  young  we  meet, 

Our  object  is  the  same  ; 
To  lead  them  to  the  Saviour's  feet, 
And  praise  his  glorious  name. 

S  We  meet  to  strengthen  and  unite 
Our  hearts  in  this  employ; 
O  may  our  work  be  our  dehght, 
A  crown  of  future  joy. 

4  May  union,  zeal,  and  wisdom  join, 
To  make  our  meetings  bless'd; 
And  mutual  love  to  God  and  man. 
Be  constantly  possess'd. 

629 


918,  919    SICKNESS  AND  AFFLICTION. 

SICKNESS  AND  AFFLICTION. 
See  also  672 — GS5. 

918      '  "  ^-  ^'^• 

LooTxing  ujnnards  hi  Trials. 

1  rZJ.OD  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call! 
^J  Afflicted  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
When  the  great  water-tloods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail ! 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint ! 
Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint  ? 
Where  but  with  ihee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor ! 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea? 
Does  not  the  word  still  tix'd  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer  pray'r; 
But  a  pray'r-hearing,  answ'ring  God, 
Supports  me  under  ev'ry  load. 

5  Fair  is  the  lot  that's  cast  for  me  ;        - 
I  have  an  advocate  with  thee ; 

They  whom  the  world  caresses  most, 
Have  no  such  privilege  to  boast. 

6  Poor  though  I  am,  despis'd,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 

For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  plead. 

aio  ^-  ^^• 

s7  J.  •/  Qji  d  Fast-day  during  Pestilence  or  general 

Sickness. 
1  "P\EATH,  with  his  dread  commission  seal'd, 
-■-^  Now  hastens  to  his  arms  ; 
In  awful  state  he  takes  the  field, 
And  sounds  his  dire  alarms. 
630 


SICKNESS   AND   AFFLICTION.  920 

2  Attendant  plagues  around  him  throng, 

And  wait  Ins  hi^h  command  ; 
And  pains,  and  dying  groans,  obey 
The  signal  ot'his  hand. 

3  Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord, 

They  come  at  thy  command  : 
We'll  not  attempt  a  murni'ring  word 
Against  thy  chast'ning  hand. 

4  Yet,  may  we  plead  with  humble  cries, 

Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes  : 
Our  strength  consumes,  our  spirit  dies, 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes. 

5  In  anger,  Lord,  rebuke  us  not, 

Withdraw  these  dreadful  storms: 
Nor  let  thy  fury  grow  so  hot 
Against  poor  feeble  worms, 

6  0  !  hear  when  dust  and  ashes  speak, 

And  pity  all  our  pain; 
0  !  save  us.  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
And  send  us  health  again  ! 

€%9(\  ^         P.  M. 

FIRST   PART. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  Wide,  extensive  main,  / 
•'--'  Whose  pow'r  the  wind,  the  sea  controls,    ■ 
Whose  hand  doth  earth  and  heav'n  sustain, 

Whose  Spirit  leads  believing  souls  : 

2  For  thee  we  leave  our  native  shore, 

(We  whom  thy  love  delights  to  keep,) 
In  other  climes  thy  works  explore, 
And  see  thy  wonders  in  the  deep. 

3  'Tis  here  thine  unknown  paths  we  trace, 

Which  dark  to  human  eyes  appear  ; 
Whi'e  through  the  migbfy  waves  we  pass, 
Faith  onlv  sees  that  God  is  here. 
41  2d  2  631 


921  NATIONAL   AND 

4  Throughout  ilie  deep  iliy  footsteps  shine, 

We  own  tiiy  way  is  in  the  sea, 
O'craw'd  by  iiiajt'siy  divine, 
And  lost  in  thy  immensity, 

5  Thy  wi.sdom  here  we  learn  t'  adore. 

Thine  everlasting  truth  we  prove; 
Amazing  heights  ol  boundless  pow'r. 
Unfathomable  depths  of  love  ! 

SECOXD    PART. 

1  INFINITE  God,  thy  greatness  spann'd 

These  heav'ns,  and  meted  out  the  skies; 
Lo  !   in  the  hollow  of  thy  hand 

The  me;isiir'd  waters  sink  and  rise  ! 

2  Thee  to  perfection  who  can  tell ! 

Earth  and  her  sons  beneath  thee  lie. 
Lighter  than  the  dust  within  thy  scale, 
And  less  than  nothing  in  thine  eye. 

3  Yet,  in  thy  Son,  divinely  great, 

We  claim  thy  providential  care  ; 
Boldly  we  stand  liefore  thy  seat, 
Our  Advocate  hath  placed  us  there. 

4  With  him  we  are  gone  up  on  high. 

Since  he  is  ours,  and  we  are  his  ; 

With  him  we  reign  above  the  sky. 

We  walk  upon  our  subject  seas. 


NATIONAL  AND  POLITICAL 
OCCASIONS. 

See  also  685 — 696, 

QOl      ,.    .  L.  M. 

•'**  *■     ]\fitions  blessed  and  pxinished. 
1  TV/'HEX  Ood,  provok'd  with  daring  crimes, 
•*     Scources  the  madness  of  the  times. 
He  turns  'heir  fields  to  barren  sand, 
And  dries  the  rivers  from  the  land. 
632 


POLITICAL   OCCASION'S.  922 

2  His  word  can  raise  the  springs  again, 
And  nialic  tiio  wiihcr'd  mountains  green, 
Send  show'ry  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  liarvest»in  the  desert  rise. 

3  Wliere  nothing  dweh  but  beasts  of  prey, 
Or  men  as  rierce  and  wild  as  they  ; 

He  bids  th'  opprcss'd  and  poor  repair, 
And  builds  them  towns  and  cities  there. 

4  They  sow  the  fields,  and  trees  they  plant, 
Whose  yearly  iruit  supplies  their  want : 
Their  race  grows  up  from  fruitful  stocks, 
Their  wealth  increases  with  their  tiocks. 

5  Thus  they  are  blest  ;  but  if  they  sin, 
He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in  ; 

A  savage  crew  invades  their  lands. 
Their  rulers  die  by  barbarous  hands. 

6  Their  captive  sons,  exposed  to  scorn, 
Wander  unpiticd  and  torlorn  ; 

The  country  lies  unfenccd,  untill'd, 
And  desolation  spreads  the  field. 

7  Yet,  if  the  humbled  nation  mourns, 
Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns ; 
Again  he  makes  their  cities  thrive, 
And  bids  the  dying  churches  live. 

8  The  righteous,  with  a  joyful  sense. 
Admire  the  works  of  Providence  ; 
And  tongues  of  atheists  shall  no  more 
Blaspheme  the  God  that  saints  adore. 

9  How  few,  with  pious  care,  record 
These  wondrous  dealings  of  the  Lord  ! 
But  wise  observers  still  shall  find 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  kind. 

•^^•^  For  a  Day  of  Prayer  in  Time  of  War. 

1  TVrOW  may  the  God  of  pow'r  and  grace 
-'■*   Attend  his  people's  humble  cry  ! 
Jehovah  hears,  when  Israel  prays. 
And  brings  deliv' ranee  from  on  high. 

G33 


923  NATIONAL   AND 

2  The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defends 
Better  than  shields  or  brazen  walls: 
He  from  his  sanctuary  sends 
Succour  and  strength,  when  Zion  calls. 

3  Well  he  remembers  all  our  sighs ; 
His  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts  ; 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrifice 

Of  humble  groans  and  broken  hearts. 

4  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope. 
And,  in  the  name  of  Is^rael's  God, 
(^iir  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up, 
Our  navies  spread  their  Hags  abroad. 

5  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  \yar. 
And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boast; 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heav'nly  hosts. 

6  O  I  may  the  mem'ry  of  thy  natne 
Inspire  our  armies  tor  the  tight ! 

Our  toes  shall  fall  and  die  with  shame, 
Or  quit  the  field  with  shameful  flight. 

7  Now  save  us.  Lord,  from  slavish  fear  ; 
Now  let  our  hope  be  firm  and  strong. 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear. 

And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song.  _ 

A*)*i  ^•.  ^^• 

•'*■**   Honour  to  JSlaghlrates  ;  or,  GovernmciU 
from  God. 

1  "pTERNAL  Sov'reignofthe  sky, 
-"^  And  Lord  of  all  below. 

We  mortals  to  thy  majesty 
Our  tirst  obedience  owe. 

2  Our  souls  adore  thy  throne  supreme, 

And  bless  thy  providence 
For  magistrates  of  meaner  name, 
Our  glory  and  defence. 
634 


POLITICAL   OCCASIONS.  924 

3  The  acts  of  pious  rulers  shine 

With  rays  above  the  rest ; 
Where  laws  and  liberties  combine 
The  people  are  made  blest. 

4  Kingdoms  on  firm  foundations  stand, 

While  virtue  finds  reward  ; 
And  sinners  perish  from  the  land 
By  justice  and  the  sword. 

5  Let  Caesar's  due  l)c  ever  paid 

To  Caesar  and  his  throne, 
But  consciences  and  souls  were  made 
To  be  the  Lord's  alone. 

'    ^^*  The  Magistrate's  Psalm. 

1  "JYJERC  Y  and  judgment  are  my  song  ; 
■^'-^  And  since  they  both  to  thee  belong, 
My  gracious  God,  my  righteous  King, 
To  thee  my  songs  and  vows  I  bring. 

2  If  I  am  raised  to  bear  the  sword, 
I'll  take  my  counsels  from  thy  word 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heav'nly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 

3  Let.  wisdom  all  my  actions  guide, 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside  ; 

No  wicked  thing  shall  dwell  with  me. 
Which  may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 

4  No  sons  of  slander,  rage,  and  strife. 
Shall  be  companions  of  my  life  ; 
The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride, 
Within  my  doors  shall  ne'er  abide. 

5  I'll  search  the  land,  and  raise  the  just 
To  posts  of  honour,  wealth,  and  trust; 
The  men  that  work  thy  holy  will 
Shall  be  my  friends  and  favourites  still. 

6  In  vain  shall  sinners  hope  to  rise 
By  flatt'ring  or  malicious  lies ; 

625 


925,  9:20       TEMPERANCE. 

And  \vlii!c  ilie  innocent  T  guard, 
Tlic  bold  oiliiidcr  shan't  be  eparcd. 

7  The  impious  crew  (that  factious  band) 
Shall  hide  their  heads,  or  quit  the  land; 
And  all  that  break  the  public  rest, 
Wlierc  1  have  pow'r,  shall  be  suppress' d- 


TEMFERANCE. 

025  C.  M. 

1  TTELP  us  to  feci  for  drunken  man, 
-'■-^  In  all  his  sin  and  wo ; 

And  let  our  bright  example  teach 
The  way  he  ought  to  go. 

2  Let  not  our  conduct  harden  him  ! 

Eut  fill  our  souls  with  care. 
To  snatch  him  from  the  pit  of  death, 
And  break  the  fatal  snare. 

3  Inflam'd  with  love  and  holy  zeal, 

Ne'er  would  we  cease  to  pray. 
And  watch  and  strive,  that  he  may  reach 
The  realms  of  endless  day. 

926  c.  M. 

1  TNTEMP'RANCE.  hke  a  raging  Hood, 
■■-  Is  sweeping  o'er  the  land  ; 

Its  dire  effects,  in  tears  and  blood, 
Are  trac'd  on  ev'ry  hand. 

2  It  still  flows  on,  and  bears  away 

Ten  thousands  to  their  doom  : 
Who  shall  the  mighty  torrent  stay, 
And  disaiipoint  the  tomb  ? 

S  Almighty  (iod  !  no  hand  but  thine 
Can  checl^  this  flowinij  tide  ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm  of  pow'r  divine. 
And  bid  the  flood  subside. 
636 


TEMPEUAXCE.  927 

4  Dry  up  ilin  source  from  whence  it  flows, 
Destroy  its  foumain  licad  ; 
That  dire  Iiiternp'raiicc  and  its  woes 
No  more  the  eartli  o'erspread. 

Qi27  11.11.11.12.5.11. 

If  ^  •  The  Drunkard'' s  iMincnt. 

1  IVJID  sorrows  and  sachiessT'ni  destin'd  to  roam, 
iTj.  forlorn  and  forsaken,  deprived  of  my  home. 
Intemp'rancc  hath  robb'd  me  of  all  that  was  dear, 
Of  my  home  in  the  skies,  and  my  happiness  here. 

Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 

An  exile  from  God,  I  shall  ne'er  find  a  home. 

2  I  vainly  presum'd,  when  I  first  took  the  cup, 
I  could  drink  if  I  chose,  or  I  could  give  it  up ; 
But  I  tamper'd  too  long,  too  long  tempted  heav'n, 
Till  an  ouicast  from  God  and  his  presence  I'm 

driven. 
Home !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home, 
On  earth  or  in  heav'n  I  shall  ne'er  find  a 
home. 

3  My  heart-broken  wife  in  her  grave  hath  found 

rest, 
And  my  children  have  gone  to  the  land  of  the 

blest  ;  i 

While   I,  a  poor  wretch,  a  vile  wand'rer  like 

Cain, 
With  the  "mark"  of  the  beast  on  the  earth  still 
remain. 
Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
How  happy  was  I  with  my  lov'd  ones  at 
home! 

4  Farewell  to  the  social  endearments  of  home  ! 
Justly  loath'd  by  my  fellows,  I  wander  alone, 
For  presumptuously  sinning  and  tempting  the 

Lord, 
Of  the  fruit  of  my  ways  I  must  .reap  the  reward. 
Home  !  home  I  sweec,  sweet  home  ! 
An  exile  from  God,  I  shall  ne'er  find  a  home. 
637 


yi^O  TE.^il'EUANCE. 

fttJS  r    '         iin.11.11. 

^  Look  not  thou  upon  the  wine  whin  it  is  red. 
Prov.  xxiii.  31. 

1  r\  !  soft  sleep  the  hills  in  their  sunny  repose, 
^-^  In  the  land-s  of  the  south  whore  the  vine 

gayly  grow-?  ; 
And  blithesome  the  hearts  of  the  vintagers  be, 
In  the  grape-purple  vales,  in  the  isles  of  tlie 
sea: 

2  And  fair  is  the  wine  when  its  splendour  is  pour'd 

Mid  silver  and  gold  round  the  festival-board, 
When  the  magic  of  music  avvakes  in  its  pow'r, 
And  wit  gilds  the  fast-falling  sands  of  the  hour : 

3  Yet  lil"t  not  the  wine-cup,  though  pleasure  may 

swim 
Mid  the  bubbles  that  flash  round  its  roseate 

brim  ; 
For,  dark  in  the  depths  of  the  fountain  below 
Lurk  the  sirens  that  lure  to  the  vortex  of  wo, 

4  They  have  led  the  gay  spirit  of  childhood  astray, 

While  it  dream'd  not  of  wiles  on  its  radiant 
way ; 
And  the  soft  cheek  of  beauty  they've  paled  in 
its  bloom, 
And  quench'd  her  bright  eyes  in  the  damps 
of  the  tomb.  ^ 

5  They  have  torn  the  live  wreath  from  the  brow  of 

the  brave, 
And  chang'd  his  proud  heart  to  the  heart  of  a 

slave ; 
And  e'en  the  fair  fame  of  the  good  and  the  just, 
With  the  gray  hairs  of  age,  they  have  trod  to 

the  dust. 

6  Then   lift  not   the  wine-cup,  though  pleasure 

may  swim 
Like  an  angel  of  light  round  its  roseate  brim: 
For  dark  in  the  depths  of  the  fountain  below 
Lurk  the  sirens  that  lure  to  the  vortex  of  wo. 

63S 


TEMPKRAXCE.  929,  930 

929  P.7.8.7. 

1  OON  of  sorrow  !  son  of  sorrow  ! 
^  Whither  bendest  thou  thy  way  ? 
What  hath  hope  for  thee  to-morrow? 

Wluit  enjoyment  has  to-day  ? 

2  False  excitement,  madd'nins;  ever, 

Fills  thy  fcver-hcated  brain; 
This  will  save  from  sorrow  never, 
Leaving  death,  remorse,  and  pain. 

3  Son  of  sorrow  !  son  of  sorrow  ! 

Come  with  me,  O,  come  to-day  ; 
Wait  not — wait  not  till  to-morrow, 
Leave,  O,  leave  delusion's  way. 

4  Where  are  now  the  babes  thou  loved, 

Where  the  wife  thou  held  so  dear? 
What  has  thine  affection  proved  ? 
Son  of  madness,  shed  a  tear  ! 

5  I  would  conceal  the  gloomy  picture — 

Thou  thyself  nmst  draw  a  sigh; — 
Son  of  madness,  chansre,  O  change  thee, 
Ere  thy  wife  and  children  die  ! 

6  Change  thee  ere  thy  doom  is  fixed, 

Bringing  everlasting  gloom  ! 
Flee,  O,  flee  the  drunkard's  madness, 
Flee  from  madness  and  the  tomb  ! 

930  L.  M. 

1  TTATL,  temp'rance,  fair  celestial  ray  ! 
-■--*-  Bright  herald  of  a  new-born  day! 
I/ong  did  we  need  thy  cheering  light 
To  chase  away  our  darksome  night. 

8  Deep  and  appalling  was  the  gloom — 
'Twas  like  the  darlcness  of  the  tomb — • 
When  first  our  much  delighted  eyes 
Beheld  thy  beauteous  beams  arise. 

3  'Twas  God  in  mercy  bade  thee  rise  ; 
We  hail  thee  as  a  boon  divine  ; 

2E  C39 


931  TEMPERANCE. 

And  now  in  grateful  strains  would  raise 
Our  voices  in  his  matchless  pAise. 

4  Eternal  Lord  I  we  own  thy  grace 
In  all  that  aids  our  guilty  race. 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  love. 

Q<>1  6.(5.6.6.8.8. 

•^*-'*-  Female  Aid  required. 

1  r\  THAT  the  Ivord  would  hear 
^-^  Our  supplicating  cry  ; 

In  our  liohali' appear, 

A  Saviour  ever  niah  ; 
And  sweetly  prompt  each  female's  heart 
To  take  with  us  an  active  part. 

2  Ye  Sarahs,  now  arise  ! 

Ye  iVIiriams,  all  come  forth  ! 
While  Hannahs,  truly  wise, 

Now  prove  your  genuine  worth  : 
No  pow'r  like  yours — save  that  above- 
To  teach  sobriety  and  love. 

3  Marys  and  Marthas,  join, 

As  vessels  of  his  grace  ; 
Counsel  with  love  combine, 

To  save  our  sinking  race  ; 
To  bid  them  of  strong  drinks  beware, 
That  they  may  shun  the  tempter's  snare. 

4  Come  forth,  ye  lovely  train  ! 

Your  nobler  pow'rs  display  ; 
Nor  shall  you  plead  in  vain  ; 

But  win  the  well-fought  day. 
Mothers  and  maidens  then  shall  sing, 
And  earth  with  hallelujahs  ring. 

5  Each  house  shall  then  become 

A  paradise  below  ; 
And  all  enjoy  a  home, 

Where  sweetest  pleasures  flow  ; 
And  thousands  join  with  sweet  accord 
To  praipe  the  Saviour,  Christ,  the  Lord. 
640 


TEMPERANCE.  93:2,  933 

932'"^^^'    •    8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  /^OME,  ye  messengers  of  mercy, 
^^  Ye  who  irospel  trumpets  sound, 
Aid  us  in  this  controversy, 

Satan's  kingdom  to  confound  ; 

Come  and  join  us  ; 
So  shall  righteousness  abound. 

2  Come,  ye  men  of  lower  classes. 

Ye  who  labour  hard  and  long ; 
Ye  who  think  your  single  glasses 
Make  you  happy,  hale,  and  strong, 

Come  and  join  us  ; 
Come,  and  prove  us  right  or  wrong. 

3  For  your  country's  reformation, 

For  your  children's  future  weal. 

For  your  own  sure  preservation — 

To  your  conscience  we  appeal. 

Come  and  join  us  ; 
Touch  not,  taste  not,  drink  no  more. 

9S*S  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  "O  OUND  the  temp'rance  standard  rally, 
-*-*'  All  the  friends  of  human  kind  ; 
Snatch  the  devotees  of  folly, 

Wretched,  perishing,  and  blind  : 

Loudly  tell  them 
How  they  comfort  now  may  find. 

2  Bear  the  blissful  tidings  onwards, 

Bear  them  all  the  world  around  ; 

Let  the  myriads  thronging  downwards, 

Hear  the  sweet  and  blissful  sound, 

And,  obeying. 
In  the  paths  of  peace  be  found. 

3  Plant  the  temp'rance  standard  firmly. 

Round  it  live,  and  round  it  die  ; 

641 


934,  935  TEMPERANCE. 

Youner  and  olJ.  dcienn  it  sierniy. 
Till  we  jrain  iiie  viciory, 

And  all  nations 
Hail  the  happy  Jubilee. 

^  Now  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever, 
P'ountain  of  ail  light  and  love  ; 
Let  the  glory  now  and  ever 
Be  ascribed  to  Him  above, 

Whose  compassion 
Did  the  friends  of  temperance  move. 

934  -7'  L.  M. 

TXTE  praise  thee,  Lord,  if  but  one  soul. 

*  '     While  tlie  past  year  prolong'd  its  flight, 
Turn'd  shudd'ring  from  the  pois'nous  bowl. 
To  health,  and  liberty,  and  hght. 

2  We  praise  thee — if  one  clouded  home. 
Where  broken  hearts  despairing  pin'd, 
Beheld  the  sire  and  husband  come. 
Erect,  and  in  his  perfect  mind. 

3  No  more  a  weeping  wife  to  mock. 
Till  all  her  hopes  in  anguish  end — 
No  more  the  trembling  mind  to  shock, 
And  sink  the  father  in  the  fiend. 

4  Still  give  us  grace.  Almighty  King, 
Unwav'ring  at  our  posts  to  stand ;       ^ 
Till  grateful  at  thy  shrine  we  bring 
The  tribute  of  a  ransom'd  land. 

035  >  CM. 

}  /^N  this  glad  day,  O  God,  we  would, 
^-^  Through  thy  beloved  Son, 
Acknowledge  Thee  for  all  the  good 
That  temperance  has  done. 

3  We  thank  Thee  for  the  thousands  sav'd 
From  soul-seducing  drink, 
Who  by  its  pow'r  were  long  enslav'd, 
And  cast  on  ruin's  brink. 
6i!3 


niBLE  SOCIETY.  93G,  937 

3  O  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  dwoll 

Where  vice  too  lonij  has  reij^n'd; 
For  wliere  thy  mercy  breaks  the  spell 
The  victory  is  gain'd. 

/  936  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

1  IVTOW,  O  Lord,  in  peace  dismiss  us, 
•'■^    May  we  all  rejoicing  go ; 

With  thy  favour  richly  bless  us, 
Whilst  we  sojourn  here  below, 

And  conduct  us 
Through  this  world  of  sin  and  wo. 

2  Never  in  our  zeal  abating, 

May  we  ever  onward  press; 
Ways  of  vile  intenip'rance  hating. 
Till  we've  cross' d  this  wilderness, 

Then  receive  us 
To  a  world  of  endless  bliss. 

3  May  we  all,  by  truth  united, 

Rally  round  the  temp' ranee  cause  ; 
Until  ev'ry  soul  benighted 
Shall  obey  the  Saviour's  laws, 

And,  delighted, 
Ever  bear  his  hallow' d  cross. 


BIBLE  SOCIETY. 

937 ^V'   '  L.  M. 

1  C^O,  Holy  Boole !  thou  word  divine 

^^  Of  Him  who  spake  as  ne'er  man  spake 
Go!  for  Omnipotence  is  thine. 
And  to  thy  truths  the  nations  wake. 

2  Go — and  wherever  man  hath  trod, 

Where  there  is  one  for  whom  Christ  died. 
Open  the  treasures  of  our  God, 
And  tell  them  of  the  Crucified. 

643 


938  BIBLE   SOCIETY. 

3  Fly — fly  on  wing  of  anijel  speed, 

And  bear  the  news  ot"  dying  grace. 
Say,  Jesus  is  the  Ciiris^t  indeed, 
And  ransoni'd  all  the  human  race. 

4  The  veil  of  ignorance  shall  rend. 

And  light  shall  pierce  throush  error's  night, 
And  idols  of  the  earth  shall  bend 
Beneath  the  glory  of  thy  nnght. 

5  Onward  in  thy  triumphant  way, 

Thou  message  of  the  Holy  One, 
Thy  truth  shall  usher  in  the  day. 
The  reign  of  God's  beloved  Son. 

038  L.  M. 

1  npHE  God  of  heav'n  reveals  to  man 
■*-  His  holy  will,  his  word  of  grace  ; 
Containing  the  most  glorious  plan, 

That  saves  from  death  the  fallen  race. 
The  long  condemn'd  it  hath  reprieved, 

It  is  to  all  the  wide  world  o'er — 
Ye  who  its  record  have  receiv'd. 

0  !  bid  it  pass  from  .shore  to  shore. 

2  Ah  !  can  the  Christian,  who  hath  known 

Its  high-commandinw  charity, 
On  whom  this  light  of  life  hath  shone, 

In  death's  deep  shade  his  brother  see, 
Nor  send  to  him  this  only  ray. 

That  beams  from  Deity  on  earth, 
To  show  to  dying  man  the  way. 

That  leads  to  an  immortal  birth  ? 

3  It  cannot  be — the  voice  of  blood, 

A  brother's  blood,  would  loudly  call ; 
And  incens'd  Heav'n  command  the  flood 

Of  gathcr'd  vengeance  quickly  fall  : 
This  light  shall  spread,  thougii  man  may  hide 

All  earth  must  see — 'lis  Heav'n's  intent — 
Its  truths  will  triinnph  far  and  wide, 

Performing  whereunto  'twas  sent. 
644 


DEATH.  939, 940 

DEATH. 

See  also  696—727.  ^ 

OQO     0^--'       6-6.8.6.8.8.  .    :U^^>-^' 

lf«>^    '/      Death  of  the  Righteous.  <■  ^ 

I  'T'HIS  place  is  holy  ground  ; 
-*-    World,  with  thy  cares  away  ; 
Silence  and  darkness  reign  around, 

But  soon  the  break  of  day — 
The  resurrection  dawn  appears, 
To  shine  upon  this  scene  of  tears. 

3  Behold  the  bed  of  death, 

This  pale  and  lovely  clay  ! 
Heard  ye  the  sob  of  parting  breath  ? 

Mark'd  ye  the  eye's  last  ray  ? 
No  !  life  so  sweetly  ceas'd  to  be, 
It  lapsed  in  immortality. 

3  Could  tears  revive  the  dead. 

Rivers  would  swell  our  eyes ; 
Could  sighs  recall  the  spirit  fled. 

We  would  not  quench  our  sighs 
Till  love  illum'd  this  altered  mien, 
And  all  th'  imbodied  soul  were  seen. 

4  Bury  the  dead,  and  weep 

In  stillness  o'er  the  lost ; 
Bury  the  dead  ;  in  Christ  they  sleep, 

Who  bore  on  earth  his  cross. 
Soon  from  the  grave  the  dust  shall  rise 
In  his  own  image  to  the  skies. 

f\  M  f\  8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8. 

^^^     '  Death  of  a  Brother. 

1  TTOW  blest  is  our  brother,  bereft 
-'--'-  Of  all  that  could  burden  his  mind  I 
How  rich  is  the  soul  that  has  left 
This  wearisome  body  behind ! 

645 


941  DEATH. 

Of  evil  incapable  thou, 
Wiiosc  relics  with  envy  I  see, 

No  longer  in  mi.-ery  now, 
No  longer  a  binmr  hke  me : 

2  This  earth  is  afTccted  no  more 

With  sickness,  or  shaken  with  pain, 
The  war  in  the  members  is  o'er. 

And  never  shall  vex  him  again  ; 
No  anger  henceforward,  or  sliame. 

Shall  redden  his  innocent  clay  ; 
Extinct  is  the  animal  frame, 

And  passion  is  vanish'd  away. 

3  The  lids  he  so  seldom  could  close, 

By  sorrow  forbidden  to  sleep, 
Seal'd  up  in  eternal  repose, 

Have  strangely  forgotten  to  weep  ; 
These  fountains  can  yield  no  supplies— 

These  hollows  from  water  are  free  ; 
The  tears  are  all  wip'd  from  these  eyes, 

And  evil  they  never  shall  see. 

4  To  mourn  and  to  suffer  is  mine. 

While  bound  in  a  prison  I  breathe, 
And  still  for  deliverance  pine. 

And  press  to  the  issues  of  death. 
What  now  with  my  tears  I  bedew,        ' 

Oh,  shall  I  not  shortly  become  ! 
My  spirit  created  anew, 

Ere  I  am  consign 'd  to  the  tomb  ! 

f.M^  8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8. 

^**  Death  of  a  Sister. 


^'T'lS  finish'd  !  the  conflict  is  past, 
-^   The  heaven- born  spirit  is  fled  ; 
Her  wish  is  accomplish'd  at  last, 

And  now  she's  etitomb'd  with  the  dead. 
The  months  of  affliction  are  o'er. 

The  days  and  the  nights  of  distress  ; 
We  see  her  in  anguish  no  more — 
She's  gained  her  happy  release. 
646 


DEATH.  942, 943 

3  No  sickness,  or  sorrow,  or  pain, 

Shall  over  disquiet  hor  now  ; 
For  death  to  hor  spirit  was  gain, 

Since  Christ  was  her  life  when  below. 
Her  soul  has  now  taken  its  flight 

To  mansions  of  glory  above, 
To  mingle  with  angels  of  light, 

And  dwell  in  the  kingdom  of  love. 

3  The  victory  now  is  obtain'd  ; 

She's  gone  her  dear  Saviour  to  see  ; 
Her  wishes  she  fully  has  gain'd — 

She's  now  where  she  longed  to  be. 
Then  let  us  forbear  to  complain. 

That  she  has  now  gone  from  our  sight ; 
We  soon  shall  behold  her  again, 

With  new  and  redoubled  delight. 

I      •^^^    /  Earth  receding. 

1  "pARTrrS  stormy  night  will  soon  be  o'er 
■^  The  raging  wind  shall  cease, 

The  Christian's  bark  will  reach  the  shore 
Of  heav'n's  eternal  peace. 

2  E'en  now  the  distant  rays  appear, 

To  chase  the  gloom  of  night ; 

The  Sun  of  Righteousness  is  near, 

And  terrors  take  their  flight. 

f       Q«0        -/''^''  8.7.8.7. 

»f -io       JVeep  not  for  the  departed  Saint. 

1  nPHINK,  O  ye,  who  fondly  languish, 
■*■    O'er  the  grave  of  those  ye  love  ; 
While  your  bosoms  throb  with  anguish, 

They  arc  warbUng  hymns  above. 

2  While  your  silent  steps  are  straying 

Lonely  through  night's  deep'ning  shade; 
Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 
Round  the  happy  Christian's  head. 

3  Light  and  peace  at  once  deriving 

From  the  hand  of  God  most  high, 
43  647 


944,  945  RESURRECTION'. 

In  his  glorio\i.s  presence  livincr. 
They  shall  never,  never  die. 

4  Cease,  then,  mourner,  cease  to  languish 
O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love  ; 
Pain,  and  death,  and  night,  and  anguish 
Enter  not  the  world  above. 

(\MM    ^0^'  L.  M.  . 

*'"*  *  Death  peaceful  and  triumphant. 

1  QWEET  is  the  scone  where  Clutistians  die, 
^  Where  holy  souls  retire  to  rest ; 

How  mildly  beams  the  closing  eye  ! 
How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away  ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day, 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  Triumphant  smiles  the  victor's  brow, 

Fann'd  by  some  guardian  angel's  wing; 
0  grave  !  where  is  thy  vict'ry  now  ? 
And  where,  O  death  !  is  now  thy  stuig  ? 


RESURRECTION.      ' 
.See  also  727 — 731. 

•^  **-^       Hesnrrection  from  the  Grave. 

1  OH  ALL  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life, 
^  For  ever  moulder  in  the  grave  ? 
Canst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work. 
Thy  promise,  and  thy  pow'r  to  save  ? 

2  Shall  hfe  revisit  dying  worms. 

And  spread  the  joyful  insect's  wing  ! 
And,  0,  shall  man  awake  no  more 
To  see  thy  face,  thy  name  to  sing  ? 
648 


JUDGMENT.  946 

3  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain,  desponding  fears! 

When  Christ,  our  Lord,  irom  darkness  sprung, 
Death,  the  last  i'oe,  was  captive  led, 

And  heav'n  wiih  praise  and  wonder  rung. 

4  Him,  the  first-fruits,  his  chosen  sons 

Shall  follow  from  the  vanquish'd  grave  ; 
He  mounts  his  throne,  the  King  of  kings, 
His  church  to  quicken  a!;d  to  save. 

5  Faith  sees  the  bright,  eternal  doors 

Unfold,  to  make  his  children  way  ; 
They  shall  be  cloth'd  with  endless  life, 
And  shine  m  everlasting  day. 

6  The  trump  shall  sound — the  dust  awake  ; 

From  the  cold  tomb  the  sluinb'rers  spring; 
Tiirough  heav'n  with  joy  their  myriads  rise, 
And  hail  their  Saviour,  and  their  King. 


946 


JUDGMENT. 

See  also  731—738. 

8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 
The  Judgment-day. 

f^RE AT  God,  \yhat  do  I  see  and  hear  • 
^-^  The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated: 
The  trumpet  sounds ;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contain'd  before  ; 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  him. 

The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 
At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 

Caught  up  to  meet  him  in  the  skies, 
With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding  ; 

No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay, 

His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 
On  those  prepar'd  to  meet  him. 

649 


-u 


947  JUDGMENT. 

3  But  sinncTf?,  fill'd  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  his  wrath  prevailing, 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  siL'hs  are  unavailing  ; 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepar'd  to  meet  him. 

4  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear ! 

The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  : 
Beneath  his  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  him. 

04Y/9..J  L.  M.  ,^^/./^^ 

^^  •  ChrisCs  coming  to  Judgment. 

1  'T'HE  Lord  shall  come  ;  the  earth  shall  quake ; 
-*-    The  mountains  to  their  centre  shake, 
And,  with' ring  from  the  vault  of  night, 

The  ^ars  shall  pale  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  shall  come,  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowliness  he  came  ; 

A  silent  lamb  before  his  foes,  ' 

A  weary  man,  and  full  of  woes. 

3  The  Lord  shall  come  !  a  dreadful  form, 
With  rainbow  wreath,  and  robes  of  storm, 
On  cherub  wings,  and  wings  of  wind, 
Appointed  judge  of  all  mankind. 

4  Can  this  be  He,  who  wont  to  stray, 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway, 
Oppress'd  by  pow'r,  and  mock'd  by  pride, 
The  NazartJie,  the  crucified  ? 

5  While  sinners  in  despair  shall  call, 

"  Rocks,  hide  us,  mountains,  on  us  fall  I" 
The  saints,  ascending  Irom  the  tomb, 
Shall  joyful  sing,  "  the  Lord  is  come  !" 
630 


JUDGMENT.  948,  940 

9  MO  6.6.G.6.7. 6.7.6. 

''■^  The  Judgimmt-seat. 

1  r\  !  there  will  he  mourning 
^-^  Before  the  judgincnf-seat ! 
When  this  world  is  burning 

Beneath  Jehovah's  feet ! 
Friends  ami  kindred  there  will  part, 

Will  part  to  meet  no  more  ! 
Wrath  will  sink  the  reheVs  heart, 

While  saints  on  high  adore.' 

2  O,  there  will  be  mourning  %■ 

Before  the  judgment-seat ! 
When  the  trumpet's  warning 
The  sinner's  ear  shall  greet  I 
Frie?ids  and  kindred,  (J-c. 

3  0,  there  will  be  mourning 

Before  the  judgment-seat ! 
When,  from  dust  returning, 
The  lost  their  doom  shall  meet. 
Frie?ids  and  kindred,  ^-c. 

4  0,  there  will  be  mourning 

Before  the  judgment-seat ! 
Justice,  ever  frowning, 
Shall  seal  the  sinner's  fate. 
Friends  and  Mildred,  (^-c. 

C.  P.  M. 
949    ^-  '         Christ's  Eight-hand.     /^d^/l,/^. 
TITHEN  thou,  my  righteous  judge,  shalt  come 
*'     To  call  thy  ransom'd  people  home, 
Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 
Be  found  at  thy  right-hand? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all ; 
But,  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought  ? 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 
When  thou  for  them  shalt  call  ? 

651 


950  ETERNITY. 

3  Prevent  it,  Lord,  by  thy  rich  grace  ; 
Be  tliou  my  soul's  sure  hiding-place, 

In  tills,  ih'  at'ccptcd  day  : 
Thy  pard'niiig  voice,  O,  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unljclicviiig  fear; 

Nor  let  me  lall,  1  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

And  see  thy  smiling  fare  : 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I'll  sing. 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sov' reign  grace. 


950 


ETERNITY. 

.See  also  73S — 752 

8.6.S.G.6. 
The  heavcnhj  Rest. 

1  'T'HERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
■*-   To  mourning  wand'rcrs  giv'n  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distress'd, 

A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast — 
'Tis  found  above — in  heav'n.  , 

2  There  is  a  soft,  a  downy  bed, 

'Tis  tair  as  breath  of  cv'n  ; 
A  couch  for  weary  mortals  spread. 
Where  they  may  rest  the  aching  head, 

And  find  repose — in  heav'n. 

3  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driv'n  ; 
When  toss'd  on  lil'e's  tempestuous  shoals. 
Where  storms  arise,  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear — but  heav'n. 

4  There,  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye, 

To  brighter  prospects  giv'n  ; 
652        ^^^^-■ 

^.  •..,;■, 


ETERNITY.  951,952 

And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  cv'ning  shadows  iiuickly  lly, 

And  all  serene — in  heaven. 
5  There,  hagaiil  llowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  suprenic  are  giv'n  ; 
There  joys  divine  disperse  the  gloom : — 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heav'n. 

O^,   C'   ^-  C.  M.  D.- 

»ytP  A    J'fipjf  that  soto  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

1  T^HERE  is  an  hour  of  hallow'd  peace, 
-*-    For  those  with  care  oppress' d. 

When  sighs  and  sorrowing  tears  shall  cease. 
And  all  be  hush'd  to  rest  : 

2  'Tis  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 

And  doubts,  that  here  annoy  : 
Then  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  assail  no  more  ; 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows 
On  liiat  celestial  shore  : 

4  There  parity  with  love  appears, 

And  bliss  without  alloy  ; 
There  they  thai  oft  had  sown  in  tears, 
Shall  reap  eternal  joy. 

O.^^  L.  M.  D. 

ijfj^  T//e  ransomed  Spirit. 

1  'T'HE  ransom'd  spirit  to  her  home, 

-■-    The  clime  of  cloudless  beauty  flies  ; 

No  more  on  stormy  seas  to  roam, 

She  hails  her  haven  in  the  skies  : 

But  cheerless  are  those  heav'nly  fields. 

That  cloudless  clinie  no  pleasure  yields. 

There  is  no  bUss  in  bow'rs  above. 

If  thou  art  absent,  Holy  Love  ! 
3  The  cherub  near  the  viewless  throne 

Hath  smote  the  harp  with  trembhng  hand ; 

653 


I  ^  \A-*rirv-<- 


953  ETERNITY. 

And  one  with  incense-fire  hath  flown, 
To  touch  with  flame  the  angel-band  ; 
But  tuneless  is  tlie  quiv'ring  string  ; 
No  melody  can  Gabriel  bring  ; 
Mute  are  its  arches,  when  above 
The  harps  olheav'n  wake  not  to  Love  ! 

3  Earth,  sea,  and  sky  one  language  speak, 
In  harmony  that  soothes  the  soul ; 

'Tis  heard  when  scarce  the  zephyrs  wake, 
And  when  on  thunders  tiiunders  roll : 
That  voice  is  heard,  and  tumults  cease  ; 
It  whispers  to  the  bosom  peace  ; 
.Speak,  thou  Inspirer,  from  al)ove, 
And  cheer  our  hearts,  celestial  Love  ! 

Q-o  11.11.1L11.5.U. 

*'*^'^  Stveet  Home. 

1  A  ^^  Allien  from  God,  and  a  stranger  to  grace, 
-^  I  wandcr'd  through  earth,  its  gay  pleasures 

to  trace  ; 
In  the  pathway  of  sin  I  continued  to  roam, 
Unmindful,  alas !  that  it  led  me  from  home. 
Home  I  home  !  sweet,  sweet  homel 
O,  Saviour,  direct  me  to  heaven,  my  home  I 

2  The  pleasures  of  earth  I  have  seen  fade  away, 
They  bloom  for  a  season,  but  soon  thej^  decay  ; 
But  pleasures  more  lasting  in  Jesus  are  giv'n. 
Salvation  on  earth,  and  a  mansion  in  hcav'n. 

Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  I 
The  saints  in  those  mansions  are  ever  at 
home. 

8  Allure  me  no  longer,  ye  false,  glowing  charms  I 
The  Saviour  invites  me,  I'll  go  to  his  arms  ; 
At  the  banquet  of  mercy  I  hear  there  is  room, 
O  there  may  I  feast  with  his  children  at  home  ! 
Home!  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
O  Jesus,  conduct  me  to  heav'n,  my  home! 

4  Farewell,  vain  amusements  !  my  follies,  adieu  ! 
While  Jesus,  and  heaven,  and  glorv  I  view  ; 

654 


ETERNITY.  954 

I  feast  on  the  pleasures  that  flow  from  his  throne, 
The  foretaste  of  heaven,  sweet  heaven,  my 
home. 

Home  !  home !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 

O  when  shall  I  share  the  fruition  of  home  ! 

5  The  days  of  my  exile  are  passing  away  ; 

The  time  is  approaching,  when  Jesus  will  say, 
"  Well  done,  faithful  servant,  sit  down  on  my 

throne, 
And  dwell  in  my  presence  for  ever  at  home.'* 
Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
0  there  shall  I  rest  with  the  Saviour  at 
home ! 

6  Affliction,  and  sorrow,  and  death  shall  be  o'er, 
The  saints  shall  unite  to  be  parted  no  more  ; 
There  loud  hallelujahs  fill  heaven's  high  dome, 
They  dwell  with  the  Saviour  for  ever  at  home. 

Home  !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home  ! 
They  dwell  with  the  Saviour  for  ever  a* 
home. 

f.^M  11.11.11.11.5.11. 

*IO-*  y/jg  Saiiifs  Sweet  Home. 

1  IVTTD  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  com- 
■^'-^  plaints, 

How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with  saints! 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's  room. 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home  ! 
Home!  home!  sweet,  sweet  home  I 
Prepare  me,  dear  Saviour,  for  glory,  my 
home. 

2  Sweet  bonds,  that  unite  all  the  children  of  peace ! 
And  thrice  precious  Jesus,  whose  love  cannot 

cease  ! 
Though  oft  from  thy  presence  in  sadness  I  roam, 
I  long  to  behold  thee,  in  glory  at  home. 
Home,  &c. 

3  I  sigh  from  this  body  of  sin  to  be  free,  , 
Wiuch  hinders   my  joy  and  communion  with 

thee ; 

2  E  2  655 


955  ETERNITY. 

Though  now  my  temptations  like  billows  may 

foam, 
All,  all  will  be  peace,  when  I'm  with  thee  al 

home. 
Home,  &c 

4  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 

O,  give  me  submission  and  strength  as  my  day  ! 
In  all  my  afflictions  to  thee  would  I  come, 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 
Home,  6t,c. 

5  Whate'er  thou  drniest,  O,  give  me  thy  grace. 
The  Spirit's  sure  witness,  and  smiles  of  thy  foce  ; 
Indulge  me  with  patience  to  wait  at  thy  throne. 
And  find  even  now  a  sweet  foretaste  of  home. 

Home,  &LC. 

6  I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  thy  beauties  to  shine, 
No  more  as  an  exile  in  sorrow  to  pine. 

And  in  thy  dear  image  arise  from  the  tomb, 
With  glorified  milhons  to  praise  thee  at  home. 
Home,  &c. 

0%'^  L.  M. 

^<^«>  The  Fiver  of  God. 

1  'I'^HERE  is  a  pure  and  peaceful  wave, 
-'-    That  rolls  around  the  throne  of  love  ; 
Whose  waters  gladden  as  they  lave  , 
The  bright  and  heav'nly  shores  above. 

3  While  streams  which  on  that  tide  depend, 
Steal  from  those  heav'nly  shores  away  ; 
And  on  this  desert  world  descend. 
Over  our  barren  land  to  stray. 

3  The  pilgrim,  faint  and  near  to  sink, 
Beneaih  his  load  of  earthly  wo, 
Refresh'd  beneath  its  verdant  brink, 
Rejoices  in  its  gentle  flow. 

4  There,  0  my  soul,  do  thou  repose. 
And  hover  o'er  the  hallow'd  spring. 
To  drink  the  crystal  wave  ;  and  there 
To  lave  thy  wounded,  weary  wing. 

656 


ETERNITY.  956 

5  It  may  be,  that  the  waft  of  love 

Some  leaves  on  that  pure  tide  hath  driven ; 
Which  passing  from  the  shores  above, 
Have  floated  down  to  us  from  heaven. 

6  So  shall  thy  wants  and  woes  be  heal'd, 
By  the  blest  influence  they  bring  ; 

So  thy  parch'd  lips  shall  be  unseal'd, 
Thy  Saviour's  worthy  name  to  sing. 

1  JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
•^    0,  how  I  long  for  thee  ! 

When  will  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

2  Thy  walls  are  all  of  precious  stone, 

Most  glorious  to  behold  ; 
Thy  gates  are  richly  set  with  pearl, 
Thy  streets  are  pav'd  with  gold. 

3  Thy  gardens  and  thy  pleasant  walks 

My  study  long  have  been ; 
Such  dazzling  views  by  human  sight 
Have  never  yet  been  seen. 

4  If  heav'n  be  thus  glorious,  Lord, 

Why  should  I  stay  from  thence  ? 
What  folly's  this,  that  I  should  dread 
To  die  and  go  from  hence  ! 

5  Reach  down,  O  Lord,  thine  arm  of  grace. 

And  cause  me  to  ascend 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end. 

6  Jesus,  my  Lord,  to  glory's  gone : 

Him  will  I  go  and  see ; 
And  all  my  brethren  here  below 
Will  soon  come  after  me. 

7  My  friends,  I  bid  you  all  adieu, 

I  leave  you  in  God's  care  ; 

And  if  I  never  more  see  you, 

Go  on,  I'll  meet  you  there. 

657 


957  ETERNITY. 

S  Wlion  we've  been  there  ten  thouFand  years, 
Bright  shining  as  the  sun  ; 
We've  no  less  days  to  sing  God's  praise, 
Than  when  wc  lirst  begun. 

Q-.y  8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8. 

tf  «J  4  Panting  for  Heaven. 

1  VE  angels,  who  stand  round  the  throne, 
-*■    And  view  my  Inimanuel's  lace, 

In  rapturous  songs  make  him  known; 

Tune,  tune  your  soft  harps  to  his  praise  : 
He  form'd  you  the  spirits  you  are. 

So  happy,  so  noble,  so  good  ; 
When  others  sunk  down  in  despair, 

Confirm'd  by  his  power,  ye  stood. 

2  Ye  saints,  who  stand  nearer  than  they. 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  his  feet, 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display. 

And  all  his  rich  mercy  repeat : 
He  snatch'd  you  from  hell  and  the  grave — 

He  ransom'd  from  death  and  despair  : 
For  you  he  was  mighty  to  save, 

Almighty  to  bring  you  safe  there. 

3  0,  when  will  the  period  appear. 

When  I  shall  unite  in  your  song  ? 
I'm  weary  of  lingering  here,  ' 

And  I  to  your  Saviour  belong  ! 
I'm  fetter'd  and  chain'd  up  in  clay; 

I  struggle  and  pant  to  be  free  ; 
I  long  to  be  soaring  away. 

My  God  and  my  Saviour  to  see  ! 

4  I  want  to  put  on  my  attire, 

Wash'd  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  ; 
I  want  to  be  one  of  your  choir, 

And  tune  my  sweet  harp  to  his  name ; 
I  want — 0,  I  want  to  be  there, 

Where  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu — 
Your  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share — 

To  wonder,  and  worship  with  you  ! 
658 


DISMISSION'S  AND  DOXOLOGIES.  959,  960 


6.6.8.6.8.8. 
eavcii. 


959  H, 

1  "pRIEND  after  friend  departs; 
-^  Who  hath  not  lost  a  friend  ? 
There  is  no  union  here  of  hearts, 

That  finds  not  here  an  end; 
Were  this  frail  world  our  final  rest, 
Living  or  dying,  none  were  blest. 

S  Beyond  the  flight  of  time, 

Beyond  the  reign  of  death, 
There  surely  is  some  blessed  clime, 

Where  hfe  is  not  a  breath, 
Nor  life's  affections  transient  fire. 
Whose  sparks  fly  upward  and  expire. 

3  There  is  a  world  above, 

Where  parting  is  unknown; 
A  long  eternity  of  love, 

Form'd  for  the  good  alone  ; 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here 
Translated  to  that  glorious  sphere. 

4  Thus  star  by  star  declines. 

Till  all  are  passed  away  ; 
As  morning  high  and  higher  shines 

To  pure  and  perfect  day  ; 
Nor  sink  those  stars  in  empty  night, 
But  hide  themselves  in  heav'n's  own  light. 


DISMISSIONS  AND  DOXOLOGIES. 

960  c.  M. 

1  'THROUGH  Christ  when  we  together  came, 
-*•  In  singleness  of  heart, 
We  met,  0  Jesus !  in  thy  name  ; 
And  in  thy  name  we  part. 

659 


981        DISMISSION'S  AND   DOXOLOGIES. 

J  Wo  part  in  body,  not  in  mind, 
Our  minds  continue  ane; 
And  carh  to  each  in  Jesus  join'd, 
We  Imppily  go  on. 

3  Present  in  spirit  still  we  are, 

And  intimately  nigh  ; 
While,  on  the  wings  of  faith  and  pray'r, 
We,  Abba !  Father  !  cry. 

4  O  may  thy  Spirit,  dearest  Lord, 
In  all  our  travels  still 

Direct  and  be  our  constant  guard 
To  Zion's  holy  hill. 

5  O  !  what  a  joyful  meeting  there, 
Beyond  these  rhanain^  shades  ; 

White  are  the  robes  we  then  shall  wear, 
And  crowns  upon  our  heads. 

6  Haste,  Lord,  and  bring  us  to  the  day 
When  we  shall  dwell  at  home. 

Come,  O  Redeemer,  come  away  ; 
O  Jesus,  quickly  come. 

^(T*  -a  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

•^^*  Heavenly  Anticipations. 

1  TF  'tis  sweet  to  mingle  where  ' 
•*■  Christians  meet  for  social  pray'r; 

If 'tis  sweet  with  them  to  raise 
Songs  of  holy  joy  and  praise  ; — 
Passing  sweet  that  state  must  be 
Where  they  meet  eternally. 

2  Saviour,  may  these  meetings  prove 
Preparations  for  above  ; 

While  wc  worship  in  this  place, 
May  we  grow  from  grace  to  grace, 
Till  we,  each  in  his  degree, 
Fit  for  endless  glory  be. 
660 


DISMISSIONS  AND  DOXOLOGIES.  9C3 — 965 

962  L.  M. 

■pRAISE  Cod,  fi-om  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
-*-     rraise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  liiin  above,  ye  heav'nly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

90:3  S,  M. 

fllVE  to  the  Father  praise  ; 
^-^   Give  glory  to  the  Son  ; 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honour  done. 

964  7.7.7.7. 

01 NG  we  to  our  God  above, 
^  Praise  eternal  as  his  love  ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heav'nly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Qf'gz  7.6.5.5.6. 

*^\ffj  Chokus  to  "Alas!  aiid  did  my  Savimtr 
bleed  V 

C\  THE  Lamb,  the  loving  Lamb, 
^^  The  Lamb  on  Calvary  ; 
The  Lamb  that  was  slain, 
That  liveth  again, 
To  intercede  lor  me. 


6G1 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


The  fgures  express  the  v umbers  of  the  hymns  as  they 
are  arranged. 

A nSTIRD  and  vain  attempt!  to  bind       -        -  C95 

According  to  tliy  gracious  word            -        -  855 

Acquaint  tliyseif  quickly,  O  sinner,  with  God    -  790 

A  debtor  to  mercy  alone      -----  845 

Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep  -----  461 

Again  the  Lord  of  light  and  life  -        -        -        _  900 

Ah,  what  can  I,  a  sinner,  do       -        -        -        -  2C2 

Ah  :  where  am  I  now          -----  S3'i 

Ah  !  whither  shotiid  I  go 814 

Alas,  alas,  how  blind  I've  been           _        _        _  261 

Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed          -        -        -  133 

All  glory  to  th' eternal  Three     -        -        -        -  764 

All  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jesus' name       -        -        -  823 

All-powerful,  self-e.xislent  God          _        -        -  21 

All  ye  who  laugh  and  sport  with  death      -        -  236 

Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord          .        -        _  87 

Amazing  sight !  the  Saviour  stands   -        -        -  200 

Amazing  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound       -        -  625 

Amidst  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears    -        -        -  178 

Amid  the  splendours  of  thy  slate         -        -        -  38 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross          -        -        -        -  462 

An  alien  from  God,  and  a  stranger  to  grace        -  953 

•And  am  I  born  to  die  -        -        -        -        -        -  231 

And  am  1  only  born  to  die           -        -        -        -  232 

And  are  we  yel  alive  ------  (509 

-And  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord  -        -        -  78 

And  is  the  go?pel  peace  and  love        -        -        _  120 

And  let  our  bodies  part        -----  649 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail        -        -        .        -  470 

And  must  this  body  die        -        -        -        -        -  709 

And  now  another  day  is  past       -        -        -        -  f)07 

And  now  the  scales  have  left  mine  eyes     -        -  214 

And  shall  we  still  be  slaves         -        -        -        -  130 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God  -        -        -        -  595 

And  will  the  Judge  descend        -        _        -        -  751 

And  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend    -        -        -  202 

And  wilt  thou  yet  be  found         -        -        _        .  816 

Angel,  roll  the  rock  away   -----  145 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory          -        _        -  773 

Another  day  has  pass'd  along  -  -  _  -  906 
43                        2  F                     663 


664  TABLE   OF    FIRST   LINES. 

Anniher  day  is  past    ------  909 

Another  HeetmK  <i:'y  's  gone        -         -        -  -  630 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done  -        -        -  -  621 

Ari.-e,  my  soul,  arise  ------  157 

Arise,  my  soul,  witii  rnptiire  rise        -        -  -•  902 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake          -        -  -  866 

As  much  have  1  of  worldly  good          -        -  -  837 

As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung        -        -  -  206 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  springs  -        -  -  422 

Asscmhled  at  thy  great  command       -        -  -  540 

As  when  to  ancient  Horeh's  brow       -        -  -  871 

Attracted  by  hive's  sacred  force           _        -  -  917 

Author  of  life  and  biiss        -----  137 

Awake,  awake,  my  sluggish  soul        -        -  -  234 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun     -        -  -  621 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joytul  lays   -        -        -  -  3iS 

Awake,  our  souls — away,  our  fears    -        -  -  833 

Away  from  every  mortal  care     -        -        -  -  503 

BACKSLIDERS,  who  your  misery  feel  -  -  407 

Backward  with  humble  shame  (ve  look  -  90 

Band  of  bretliren,  who  are  given        -        -  -  555 

Before  Elisha's  gate    ------  769 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne           -        _  -  44 

Before  thy  awful  throne      -----  819 

Before  thy  throne.  Almighty  Pow'r,  -        -  -  872 

Begone,  my  worldly  cares,  away        -        _  -  912 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door      -        -        -  -  204 

Behold  :  long-wish'd-for  spring  is  come     -  -  002 

Behold,  O  Israel's  God 655 

Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive  -        -  -  119 

Behold  the  expected  time  draw  near  -        -  -  535 

Behold  the  amazing  sight    -         -        -        -  '  -  141 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind  -        -        -  -  142 

Bf^hold  the  wretch,  whose  lust  and  wine     -  -  205 

Behold  what  condescending  love         -        -  -  510 

Behold,  where  in  a  mortal  form          -        -  -  115 

Beside  the  gospel  pool         -----  292 

Bleak  winter  is  subdu'd  at  length       .        -  -  601 

Bless'd  are  the  humble  souls  who  see         -  -  209 

Bless'd  are  the  undefil'd  in  heart        -        -  -  210 

Bless'd  be  the  Father  and  his  love      -        -  -  42 

Bless'd  is  the  man,  for  ever  bless'd     -        -  -  364 

Bless'd  Jesus,  when  my  soaring  thoughts  -  386 

Bless'd  witli  the  joys  of  innocence      -        -  -  89 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds            -        -        -  -  432 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands        -  -  f^' 

Blest  Jesus  !  when  thy  cross  I  view           -  -  8H 

Blest  Lord,  behold  the  guilty  scorn     -        -  -  58S 

Blow  ye  tbe  trumpet,  blow         -       -        -  -  196 


TABLE   OF    FIRST  LINES.  665 

Uripht  nr  the  sun's  mnridian  blaze     -  -  -  548 

Briptit  Kin?  of  ••lory,  dreadfuJ  God     -  -  -  100 

Brit:ht  source  of  evHrlaeling  love        _  .  _  354 

IlriKtitvsl  and  best  of  ilie  eons  of  the  morning  -  113 

Hretliren,  let  us  walk  together    -        -  -  -  8t)5 

Hroad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death  -  -  794 

Brother  in  Christ,  and  well-belovM   -  .  -  569 

Uy  cool  Siloani's  shady  rill         .        _  -  -  915 

By  the  thoughtless  world  derided       -  -  _  7 

By  various  maxims,  forms,  and  rules  -  -  311 

By  whom  was  David  taught        -        _  >  -  7t>8 

C^ALMisthchalk.w'dhour       .         -  -  -  910 

y  Children  of  tiie  heavenly  King     -  -  -  453 

Christians!  brethren!  ere  we  part     -  -  -  733 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day         _  -  .  147 

Come,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  ihy  sheep  -  -  627 

Come,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost   -  -  -  512 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  -  -  173 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls          -  -  -  193 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove     -  .  -  174 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  raise  oiir  songs     -  .  -  788 

Come,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast  -  -  210 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord      -  -  -  8b9 

CJome,  let  me  love,  or  is  my  mind        -  -  -  197 

Come,  let  our  mournful  songs  record  -  -  -  123 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs  -  -  -  136 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high         _  -  -  140 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart  -  745 

Come,  my  fond  fluttering  heart           _  _  _  269 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare          -  -  -  265 

Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above         -  -  -  876 

Come,  said  Jesns'  sacred  voice            _  -  -  221 

Come,  Saviour  Jesus,  from  above       -  -  -  342 

Come  see  on  bloody  Calvary       -        -  -  -  523 

Come  sound  his  praise  abroad             _  -  «  50 

Come,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing    -  -  -  452 

Come  to  Calv'ry's  holy  mountain        -  -  -  795 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish  -  791 

Come,  ye  messengers  of  mercy  -        -  -  _  932 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched  -  -  183 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord        -        -  _  _  367 

Clime,  ye  weary  sinners,  come  -        »  -  -  818 

Comfort,  ye  ministers  of  grace    -        -  .  -  547 

Conscious  of  my  ruin'd  state       -        -  -  .  617 

Convinc'd  of  sin,  men  imw  begin        _  _  _  584 

Coura'jo.  my  soul,  while  God  is  near  -  -  471 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness  858 

Day  of  judgnient,  day  of  wonders  -  -  7S2 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  all  below    -        -  -  -  93 


G6G  TABLK    OF    FIRST   L1\ES. 

Dearosf  of  all  the  nnrii^H  al)ovc  -        -        -  -  2JS 

D<Mirest  tS.ivirmr,  liclp  thy  servant      -         -  -  49S 

Dear  Friend  of  friondless  sinners,  hear       -  -  2% 

Deiir  Jesus,  let  thy  pityini:  eye    -        -        -  -  417 

Dear  Lord,  my  licst  (It.sires  fiillll          .        .  -  4:^5 

Dear  Pavionr,  if  these  lanihJi  should  stray  -  -  65-1 

Dear  Sheplierd  of  thy  people,  here     _        -  -  597 

Death  I  'tis  a  nielanchoiy  day     -         -        .  -  725 

Death,  with  his  dread  commission  seal'd   -  -  919 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made  -  -  lt(8 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  draw  near  -  602 

Depth  of  mercy!  can  there  be     -        .         -  -  413 

Descend,  Holy  Spirit,  the  Dove  -        -        -  -  784 

Do  not  1  love'thee,  O  my  Lord    -        -        -  -  3>'6 

Draw  near,  O  Son  of  (ioil,  draw  rear         -  -  561 

Dread  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song       -  -  610 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay      -        -  -  501 

Earth  has  eneross'd  my  love  too  long  -  -  739 

Earth's  stormy  night  will  soon  he  o'er        -  -  *>12 

Eat,  drink,  in  inem'ry  of  your  friend           -  -  5*20 

EncoMipass'd  with  clouds  of  distress           -  -  bl5 

Enslav'd  by  sin,  and  hound  in  chains          -  -  322 

Enwrapt  in  thicitest  shades  of  night           -  -  675 

Equip  me  for  the  war          _        .        _        _  -  562 

Ere  the  blue  heavens  were  stretch'd  abroad  -  90 

Eternal  and  immortal  King         -        -        _  -  40 

Eti!rnal  God.  almighty  cause       ...  -  18 

Eternal  power !  whose  high  abode      -        -  -  13 

Eternal  Source  of  every  joy        _        .        _  -  599 

Eternal  Sovereign  of  the  sky      -        -        -  -  923 

Eternal  Spirit,  source  of  light    -        -        -  r  ISl 

Eternal  Spirit, 'twas  thy  breath          -        _  -  l 

Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess           -        -        -  -  172 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand 2-12 

Every  fallen  soul,  by  sinning      .        _        _  -  321 

Every  moment  brinirs  me  Jiearer         _        _  -  475 

Exalted  high  at  God's  riffht  hand         ...  71G 

Exert  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  maintain  -        -  -  546 

Ij^AlN  would  my  soul  with  wonder  trace  -  469 

Fair  shines  the  morning  star        -        -  -  772 

Fairest  of  all  the  lights  above      .        -        -  -  62 

Fair  Sinn's  King,  we  suppliant  bow  -        _  -  503 

Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss      -  -  313 

Farewell,  dear  friend?,  I  must  be  gone       -  -  831 

Far  from  atflictioTi,  toil,  and  care         _        .  -  577 

Far  from  mv  thouchts,  vain  world,  begone  -  400 

Far  from  the  world.  ()  Lord,  I  flee      -        -  -  375 

Far  from  thy  fold,  O  God,  my  feet       .        -  -  301 

Father:  at  thy  call  I  come          -        -        .  -  250 


TARLE   OF    FIRST   LINES.  667 

Fattmr  divine,  the  Saviour  cried         -  -  -  117 

Father  divine,  thy  piercing  eye           .  -  -  4^6 

Father,  God,  who  seest  in  me     -        -  -  -  i!97 

Father,  hnw  wide  thy  Klorios  shine    -  -  -  56 

Father,  I  bless  tliy  senile  hand            _  -  .  459 

Father  (if  faithful  Abra'ni,  hear  -        .  .  _  553 

Father  of  glory :  to  thy  name       _        _  .  .  41 

Father  of  rnereiea,  how  thine  ear        -  -  -  soy 

Father  of  njercies,  in  thy  house  -         -  -  -  5G6 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love    -        -  -  -  282 

Faih;r  of  mercies,  in  thv  word    -        -  -  -  3 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost       -        -  -  -  441 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit        -        -  -  -  765 

Firm  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright  -  -  679 

For  a  season  call'd  to  part           .        .  _  _  6l>I 

For  ever  Messed  be  tlie  Lord       _        .  .  -  176 

Friend  after  friend  departs           _        _  _  ,  959 

From  Calv'ry's  sacred  mountain        -  -  -  868 

From  ev'ry  earthly  pleasure                _  _  _  879 

From  ev'ry  stormy  wind  that  blows  -  -  776 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains        -  -  -  656 

From  his  low  bed  of  mortal  dust          -  _  -  717 

From  this  world's  joys  and  senseless  mirth  -  747 

("^IVE  thanks  to  God  most  high        -  .  -  110 

T  Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise  -  -  46 

Give  to  the  Father  praise            _        .  _  -  963 

Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame       -  -  -  22 

Give  to  tiJe  windstliy  fears         -        -  _  -  72 

Gladness  was  spread  through  Israel's  host  -  874 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken      -  -  -  533 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high      -        .        -  .  -  49 

Glory  to  God,  who  reigns  above          _  _  -  102 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God^  this  night        -  -  -  031 

Go,  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim  -  -  644 

Go,  friends  of  Jesus,  and  proclaim      -  _  -  543 

Go,  holy  book,  thou  word  divine          -  -  -  937 

Go  throucrh  the  gates,  'lis  God  commands  -  549 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane       _        .        -  _  -  834 

Go  watch  and  pray  ;  thou  canst  not  tell  -  -  792 

Go,  ye  heralds  of  salvation         .        -  -  -  550 

Go,  ye  messengers  of  God   -----  545 

God  from  the  throne  with  piercing  eyes  -  -  213 

God  is  a  name  my  soul  adores             -  _  -  17 

God  is  a  Spirit  just  and  wise       -        -  -  -  29 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints      -        -  -  -  71 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way          -  _  -  69 

God,  my  supporter,  and  my  hope         _  -  -  287 

God  of  eternity,  from  thee           -        _  _  .  705 

Ood  of  jnercy,'hear  our  pray'r    -        -  _  -  913 


668  TABLE   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

God  nfinv  life,  Inok  gently  down        ...  674 

Gfxl  of  my  life,  lo  llit-e 643 

God  ot'mv  lif.i,  to  tlice  helong      -        -  -  .  609 

G«.d  nfiiiy  liie,  10  Hire  1  call         -        .  .  .  9|S 

God  of  my  life,  wIjmsi!  tiracions  pow'r  -  -  469 

God  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise  -        -  -  -  116 

God  of  mercy:  (iod  of  firace         -        _  _  .  258 

God  ofdur  lives,  ihy  constant  care     -  _  _  6O8 

God  of  Hie  morning,  at  whose  voice    -  -  -  613 

God,  to  correct  the  world    -----  6S7 

Good  is  llie  Lord,  the  heavenly  King  -  -  897 

Grace!  'lis  a  charniing  sound      -        -  -  _  3I6 

Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ear           -  -  _  281 

Great  (Jod,  accept  our  songs  of  praise  -  -  6fi8 

(Jreal  God,  as  seasons  disappear          -  -  .  605 

(.'real  God,  at  whose  all-powerful  call  -  -  5'JS 

Great  God,  liefore  thy  tnercy-seal        -  -  -  809 

Great  God,  how  intinile  art  thou         -  -  _  20 

Great  (Jod,  indulge  my  humble  claim  -  -  389 

Great  God,  in  vain  man's  narrow  view  _  -  19 

Great  God  ;  my  early  vows  to  thee     -  -  -  619 

Great  God,  now  condescend         -        -  _  _  658 

Great  God  of  wonders,  all  thy  ways  -  -  -  352 

Great  (iod  :  the  nations  of  the  earth   -  -  -  532 

Great  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  bless  -  -  895 

Great  God  :  to  thee  my  evening  song  -  -  903 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand  -^^  -  ^^"^ 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  iiear     -  -  ^K-  946 

Great  God  :  what  hosts  of  angels  stand  -  -  63 

Great  Lord  of  all,  thy  matchless  power  -  -  694 

Great  Lord  of  angels !  we  adore           -  -  ^  5KS 

Great  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great  -  -  sas 

Greatest  of  beings,  source"  of  life         -  -  _  6" 

Guide  nie,  O  thou  great  Jehovah         -  _  -  455 

HAD  1  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews  -  436 

Hail,  boundless  love,  tliat  first  began  -  334 

Hail,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good     -  -  -  5S 

Hail :  my  ever  blessed  Jesus        .        -  .  -  325 

Hail,  tenip'rance,  fair,  celestial  ray    -  -  -  9'M 

Hail:  thou  once  despised  Jesus            ,  -  -  346 

Happy  is  he  whose  early  years            -  -  -  652 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign  -  -  -  438 

Happy  the  hours,  the  golden  days       -  _  -  395 

Happy  the  man  whose  wishes  climb  -  -  -  372 

Hark  :  from  on  high  a  solemn  voice    -  -  -  722 

Hark:  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound  -  -  701 

Hark  :  'tis  our  heavenly  leader's  voice  -  -  143 

Hark  :  'tis  the  Saviour's  voice  1  hear  -  -  192 

Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord      -        -  -  -  3ST 


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Hark  !  the  ginil  sound,  the  Saviour  comes  - 
Hark!  the  nong  of  Jubilee  .        .        - 

Hark  1  tlie  voice  of  hive  and  mercy     - 
Hark  I  what  celestial  notes         .        -        - 
Hark  !  what  tritimpliant  strains  are  these  - 
-Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise       -        -        - 
-Hearts  of  sione,  relent,  relent     -        -        - 
He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies 
He  live?,  the  great  Redeemer  lives     - 
Hell',  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound     - 
Help  us  to  feel  for  drunken  man 
Here  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God 
Here  at  thy  table.  Lord,  we  meet 
High  in  yonder  realms  of  light 
High  lei  us  swell  our  tuneful  notea     - 
Iligh  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light    -        -        - 
High  on  his  everlasting  throne 
Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name  -        -        - 
Holy  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness 
Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine      -        -        - 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord         -        -        -        - 
Holy  Lord  God:  I  love  thy  truth 
Hosanna  to  the  Son  -        _        _        _ 

Hosanna  to  the  royal  Son    -        -        -        - 
Hosanna  with  a  cheerful  sound  -        -        - 
How  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord   - 
How  beauteous  are  their  feet     -        _        - 
How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds    - 
How  biestis  our  brother,  bereft 
■  How  can  a  sinner  know      -        -        -        - 
How  condescending  and  how  kind 
How  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round  - 
How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 
How  great  how  terrible,  that  God 
How  happy  are  they  .        -        _        _ 

How  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we     - 
How  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot 
How  happy  is  the  youth  who  hears    - 
How  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign 
How  lost  was  my  condition        -         -        - 
How  lovely,  how  divinely  sweet 
How  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart   - 
How  pleasing  is  the  voice  -        _        . 

How  sad  and  awful  is  my  state 
How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  -        - 

How  shall  a  lost  sinner  in  pain 
How  shall  the  young  secure  tlieir  hearts    - 
How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life 
How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounda 


669 

105 

13'J 

104 
531 
218 
810 
144 
778 
750 
925 
132 
525 
718 
108 
771 
5G0 
28 

leo 

783 
43 
421 
135 
347 
615 
61 
351 
433 
940 
356 
131 
467 
777 
733 
632 
382 
451 
914 
730 
169 
491 
414 
898 
260 
306 
412 
9 
224 
373 


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How  tedious  arul  tastf  Icps:  the  bmirs  -  -  3*^0 

Hdw  vain  are  all  tinners  here  below  -  -  222 

How  various  and  iiow  new         -        _  _  .  301 

How  vast  is  the  irilmte  I  own     -         .  .  .  678 

I  AND  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord  -  -  CfO 

1  ask'd  llie  Lord  tliul  I  misht  >:row  -  -  445 

1  hear  a  voice  that  coiries  from  far      -  -  -  359 

1  know  thai  my  Hedcemer  lives          ...  158 

I  love  the  Lord;  hut  ah:  how  far        -  _  .  4()S 

I  love  the  Lord;  he  heard  my  cries    -  -  -  ObO 

I  love  thy  Zion,  Lord 499 

1  love  to  steal  a  while  away        -        -  _  _  376 

I  my  Ebenezer  raise             -        -        -  .  -  -  044 

1  saw  heyond  the  tomb         .         .         .  _  _  237 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away      .        -  .  -  310 

I  tiiirst,  hut  not  as  once  I  did       -        -  -  -  420 

I  lliirst,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God  -  -  -  3!?4 

I  was  a  fjrovelling  creature  once         -  .  _  355 

I  would,  but  cannot  sinjj      _        -        _  _  .  291 

I  would  not  live  alway  ;  I  ask  not  to  stay  -  S49 

If 'tis  sweet  to  mingle  where       -        -  .  _  ypl 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  whilst  I've  breath  -  -  47 

I'm  bound  fur  \ew  .lerusalem             -  .  .  749 

I'm  not  asham'd  10  own  my  Lord       -  _  _  892 

In  evil  long  I  took  deli^'ht             -        -  -  -  830 

In  glad  amazement.  Lord,  1  stand        -  _  .  54 

In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid     -        -  -  ■_  617 

In  songs  of  snblinte  adoration  and  praise  -  -  319 

In  sweet  exalted  strains      -         -        -  _  .  596 

In  the  floods  of  tribulation            .        _  _  .  6S4 

In  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come  -  -  -  4^6 

In  vain  my  fancy  strives  to  paint        -  _  _  719 

In  vain  opposing  nations  rage               ...  686 

In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find     -  -  -  315 

In  what  confusion  earth  appears         -  -  -  121 

Indulgent  Father,  by  whose  care         -  .  _  634 

Indulgent  Father !  how  divine    -        -  -  -  51 

Indulgent  God  !  to  thee  I  raise    -        -  -  -  365 

Indulgent  God,  to  thee  we  pray   -        -  -  -  541 

Itidulgent  sovereign  of  the  skies          .  .  _  5^2 

Infinite  God,  thy  greatness  spann'd     -  -  -  i>20 

Infinite  grace :  andean  it  be        -        -  .  .  333 

Intemp'rance,  like  a  raging  flood         -  _  -  9'20 

Israel,  in  ancient  days         _         _        -  .  _  170 

Is  this  worlii  all  a  fl.'eting  show          .  _  .  8116 

JFJIOV  All's  grace  how  full,  how  free  -  -  189 

J.hftvah  si»eaks,  "  Seek  ye  my  face,"  -  2U6 

.Tirusalem,  my  happy  home!  name  ever  dear  to  me  848 

Jerusalem,  my  liappy  home '.  O  bow  -  -  956 


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Jesns.  and  shall  it  ever  he           -        -  -  .  442 

Jesus,  lull  ofall  compassion        -        -  -  -  280 

J<>siis,  help  ihy  fallt'ii  creature   -        -  -  -  478 

Jesus,  1  my  cross  have  taken      -        -  -  -  893 

Jesus,  if  still  the  same  thou  art  -        .  _  _  276 

Jesus,  if  still  thou  art  to-day       .        -  _  _  277 

Jesus  invites  his  saints        -----  516 

Jesus  is  pone  ahove  the  skies     -        -  -  -  517 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul        -----  167 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone          -  -  -  449 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace   -  -  -  665 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God          -  -  -  419 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend    -  -  -  343 

Jesus,  my.  strength,  my  hope      -        -  -  -  289 

Jesus,  our  triumphant  head        -        -  -  -  152 

Jesus,  save  my  dying  soul           .        -  _  -  813 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun    -  -  -  529 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend      -  -  -  827 

■'  Jesus,  thou  dear  redeeming  Lord        -  -  _  495 

Jesus,  thy  blessings  are  not  few          .  _  -  201 

Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me          -  -  -  381 

Jesus,  thy  wandering  sheep  behold    -  -  -  656 

Join  all  the  glorious  names          _        _  -  -  332 

Jny  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come     -  -  -  107 

Just  o'er  the  grave  1  hung           .        -  -  _  675 

KINDRED,  and  friends,  and  native  land  -  551 

Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  de^r  sake  -  647 

LADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears  -  .  11 

Lamb  of  God  I  for  sinners  slain    -  -  -  279 

Lamb  of  God,  we  fall  before  thee        -  -  -  336 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join           -  _  -  5 

Let  all  who  truly  bear          -----  518 

Let  av'rice,  borne  from  shore  to  shore  -  -  4 

Let  carnal  minds  the  world  pursue      -  -  -  307 

Let  earth  and  heaven  agree        -        -  -  -  329 

Let  ev'ry  ear  attend             -----  188 

Let  otiiers  boast  how  strong  they  be  -  -  -  75 

Let  Pharisees  of  high  esteem      _        -  -  -  431 

Let  the  high  heavens  your  soncs  invite  -  -  61 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie  _  -  65 

Let  thoushiless  thousands  choose  the  road  -  388 

Let  thy  kinl'dom,  blessed  Saviour       -  -  -  862 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake        -  -  -  567 

~  Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour      -        -  -  -  714 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord        ^  -  -  217 

Lift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light       ,  -  -  681 

Like  Bartimeus,  we  are  blind     -        -  -  -  208 

Lo.  he  comes,  array'd  in  vengeance   -  -  -  735 

Lo!  he  comes,  the  King  of  glory         -  -  -  736 


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Lo  !  he  comes,  witli  cloiiils  descending       -        -  731 

Lo,  what  a  pleasing  siglil    -----  434 

Lnnij  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name        -        _        .  52 

Look  lip,  ye  saints,  with  8\veel  surprise     -        -  885 

Lord,  ail  1  am  is  known  to  thee            -        -        -  26 

Lord,  and  am  I  yet  alive      -----  311 

Lord  1  at  thy  t'eet  I  prostrate  fall         _        -        .  271 

Loni :  at  ihv  feet  in  dust  I  lie      -        -        -        -  290 

Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold           .        .        -        .  524 

Lord  !  didst  thou  die,  but  not  for  me   -        -        -  303 

I^ird,  dismiss  us  with  thy  bjessiiif;      _        _        -  752 

Lord,  hear  the  voice  <'f  my  complaint          -        -  905 

Lord,  how  deliahlf'iil  'tis  to  see  -        -        -        -  639 

Lord,  1  am  piiiii'd,  but  1  resign   -        -        -        -  672 

Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine  -        -        -        -  590 

Lord:  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  bin        -        -        -  254 

Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go    -        -        -        -        -  440 

Lord,  in  the  days  of  youth  -----  671 

Lord,  in  llie  morning  thou  shall  hear           -        -  904 

Lord  of  my  life,  O  may  tliy  praise        -        -        -  616 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear    -----  870 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath  and  its  light         -        -        -  901 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows  -        -        -  505 

Lord  of  the  wide,  extensive  main        .        -        .  920 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above     -----  500 

Lord,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly      -        -       --  535 

Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through   -  25 

Lord,  thou  wilt  hfjar  me  when  I  pray          -        -  612 

Lord, 'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand     -        -        -  502 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now           -        -        -  497 

Lord,  we  conless  our  num'rous  faults         -       '-  338 

Lord,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I      -        -  94 

Loril,  what  our  ears  have  heard          -        -        -  508 

Lord,  what  was  man  when  made  at  first    -        -  92 

Lord,  when  together  here  we  meet    -        -        -  650 

Lord,  when  we  cast  our  eyes  abroad  -        -        -  542 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling    -        -        -        -  423 

Love  divine,  how  sweet  the  sound      -        -        -  391 

MAN  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires       -        -        -  225 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour  -        -  757 

Men  of  God,  go  take  your  stations      -        -        -  539 

Mercy  and  juilgmeiit  arc  my  song       -        -        -  924 

IMeihinks  the  last  great  day  is  come   -        -        -  734 

Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  complaints  9j4 

Mid  sorrows  and  sadness  I'm  destin'd  lo  roam  -  927 

Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven        -        -  3S3 

Mourner,  is  thy  case  distressing          -        -        _  6S1 

j\Ir.sl  friends  and  kindred  droop  and  die      -        -  710 

My  barns  are  full,  my  stores  increase         -       -  219 


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My  brclliren,  from  my  hoart  belov'd  -  -  563 

My  dear  Uedeemer,  and  my  Lord       -  -  -  114 

My  drowsy  pow'rs,  wliy  sleep  ye  so  -  -  410 

My  Father!  cheering  name         -        -  .  _  428 

My  Jlyiiig  years  time  urges  on     -        -  -  _  656 

My  ftirniir  hopes  are  fled    -        -        -  .  _  264 

My  God;  and  is  iliy  table  spread         -  -  -  526 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love         -  -  _  612 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love    -----  55 

My  God,  my  poriion,  and  my  love       -  -  -  SiiO 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be       -        -  -  -  426 

My  Goil,  the  spring  ofall  my  joys       -  -  _  472 

My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise  -  -  -  33 

My  God,  thy  service  well  demands    -  -  -  682 

My  gracious,  loving  Lord    -----  278 

My  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is        -  -  -  411 

My  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou     -  -  -  331 

My  hope,  my  portion,  and  my  God      -  -  -  175 

My  Lord  :  in  whose  presence  I  live    -  -  -  425 

My  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires    -  -  -  383 

My  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all      -  -  -  HI 

My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord           -  -  -  363 

My  soul,  ri'peai  his  praise  -----  36 

My  soul,  the  awful  hour  will  come     -  -  -  676 

My  soul :  the  Lord  adore    -----  82/) 

My  soul,  the  minutes  haste  away       _  _  -  233 

My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone       -        -  -  -  473 

My  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll    _  -  -  726 

"]V[0,  I'M  repine  at  death  no  more      -  -  -  727 

1\    Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard  -  742 

IVot  all  the  blood  of  beasts           -        -  -  -  320 

Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth    -        -  -  -  368 

Not  by  the  law  of  innocence       -        -  -  -  318 

Not  from  relentless  fate's  dark  womb  -  -  73 

Not  from  the  dust  affliction  grows       -  -  _  458 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord     -        -  -  _  744 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme           ■  -  -  350 

Nf>w  be  that  sacrifice  survey'd   -        -  -  -  142 

Now,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost    -  -  -  659 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts        -  -  -  637 

Now  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein  -  -  357 

Now  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart         -  -  -  686 

Now  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood      -  -  -  653 

Now  is  th'  accepted  time    -----  183 

Now  is  the  lime,  tir  accepted  hour    -  -  -  230 

Now  let  our  droojiing  hearts  revive  -  -  -  578 

Now  let  our  hearts  conspire  to  raise  -  -  -  667 

Now  let  the  Father,  and  the  Son         .  -  _  761 

Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains  -  -  159 


6r4  TABLE    OF   FIRST  LINES. 

Now  iniy  the  find  of  pow'r  and  grace  -  -  922 

Now,  O  Lord,  in  peace  dismiss  us      -  -  -  936 

Now  the  sli.«<leB  of  niirhl  are  gone       -  _  .  623 

Now  the  Sun  of  man  stands  pleading-  -  -  800 

Now  we  hail  ihe  happy  dawning        -  _  -  5!35 

OHLESS  tile  Lord,  my  soni     -        .  -  -  53 

O  come,  ihou  sreal  and  gracious  Pow'r  -  840 

O  could  I  find  some  peacefnl  bow'r     -  .  -  401 

O  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth  -  -  3'26 

O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day  -        -  -  -  253 

O  tor  a  heart  to  praise  my  God   -        -  -  -  251 

O  for  that  tenderness  of  heart     -        -  -  -  250 

O  (.'od  of  Jacob,  liy  whose  hand          .  _  -  437 

OGodofZion!  trom  thy  throne         _  -  -  579 

O  God,  to  whom,  in  flesh  reveal'd       -  -  -  308 

O  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercies  rise  -  -  -  910 

O  happy  day  that  fix'd  my  choice        _  -  -  891 

O  happy  soul,  that  lives  on  high          _  .  -  369 

O  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still  -        .  -  -  793 

O  Lord,  another  day  is  flown       -        _  -  -  633 

O  Lord  my  God,  in  mercy  turn  -        -  -  -  206 

O  Loril,  our  languid  souls  inspire        _  .  -  493 

O  Lord,  thy  work  revive     -----  878 

C)  love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art     -  -  -  324 

O  love  divine ;  what  hast  thou  done  -  -  -  3.10 

O  my  sou',  what  means  this  s.idness  -  -  -  399 

O  sacred  Head,  now  wounded    -        -  -  -  775 

O  soft  slee|t  the  hills  in  their  sunny  repose  -  928 

O  that  1  could  repent            -        ...  -  249 

O  that  I  could  repent            -        -        -  -     ,  -  252 

O  Itiat  I  liad  a  seraph's  fire           -        .  _  -  340 

O  that  I  knew  the  sacred  place  -        -  -  -  ^'S 

0  that  I  were  as  heretofore          -        -  -  -  418 

O  that  1  were  as  heretofore         .        -  -  -  557 

O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone          .  -  -  42t 

O  that  the  Comforter  would  come       .  -  -  787 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways  -  -  179 

O  that  the  Lord  would  hear         .        -  .  -  p.'U 

O  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys        -  _  -  740 

O  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys        -  -  -  160 

O  the  LamI),  the  loving  I.alnb    -        -  -  -  965 

O  there  will  be  mourning             .        -  -  -  948 

O  thou  before  whose  gracious  throne  -  -  575 

.  O  thou  God  of  my  salvation        ....  344 

O  thou  in  whose  presence  my  soul  takes  delight  781 

O  thou  that  dost  in  secret  see      -        -  -  -  284 

O  thou  that  hear'st  the  pray'r  of  faith  -  -  821 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry  -  -  275 

O  thou  that  hearcsl  pray'r          .        -  -  -  7SG 


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O  thou  wJio  all  tilings  canst  control    .  -  _  844 

O  thou  who  this  tiiysterioiis  bread      -  _  _  519 

O  tlioii,  whose  beains,  serenely  bright  -  -  162 

O  thou,  whose  lender  mercy  hears     -  -  -  299 

O  'lis  ejiough,  1  ask  no  more       -        -  -  _  481 

O  turn  ye,  O  liirn  ye,  for  why  will  ye  dial  -  604 

O  what  a  pleasure 'tis  to  see       -        .  _  _  669 

O  what  amazing  words  of  grace          -  -  -  191 

O  when  shall  I  see  Jesus     -        .        -  _  -  650 

O  when  will  thou  my  Saviour  be        -  -  -  301 

O  w  hy  did  I  mv  Saviour  leave    -        -  -  -  841 

O  Zion,  when  1  think  of  thee       .        -  -  .  448 

O  Zi(in,  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave  -  -  8t-0 

O'er  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness    -  -  -  538 

Of  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know         -  -  _  390 

Of  him  who'did  salvation  bring           _  -  -  345 

Oft  as  the  bell,  with  solemn  toll-        -  -  -  699 

Oh  could  I  tind  from  day  to  day  -        -  -  _  379 

Oh  for  a  closer  walk  with  God    -        -  -  -  416 

Oh  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing      .  _  _  337 

Oh,  how  divine,  how  swoet  the  joy    -  -  -  663 

Oh,  if  my  soul  was  form'd  fur  wo        .  _  -  267 

Oh  miy  the  pow'r  which  melts  the  rock  -  -  692 

Oh,  that  the  Lord  would  hear  my  cry  -  -  302 

Oh,  turn,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies        -  -  -  203 

Oh  what  stupendous  mercy  shines     -  -  -  661 

Oh  whore  shall  rest  be  found       -        -  -  -  698 

Omnipresent  God,  whose  aid       -        -  -  -  632 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand      -  -  _  476 

On  Judah's  plains  as  shefiherds  sat    -  -  -  113 

On  Tabor's  top  the  Saviour  stands     -  -  -  782 

On  the  brink  of  fiery  ruin    -----  Sf,8 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing        -  -  -  565 

On  thee  each  morning,  O  my  God       _  -  _  903 

On  thee,  great  ruler  of  tlie  skies           -  -  _  688 

On  Thibet's  snow-capt  nmuntains       -  _  _  857 

On  this  glad  day,  O  God,  we  would     -  -  -  on5 

On  this  sweet  morn  my  Lord  arose     -  -  _  626 

Once  more,  before  we  part           -        -  _  -  756 

Once  more  my  eyes  bihoid  the  day    -  -  -  611 

Once  more  my  soul  the  rising  day       -  _  _  614 

Once  nmre  we  keep  the  sacred  day    -  -  -  OTO 

One  there  is,  above  all  others     .        _  _  _  165 

Our  country  is  Tmmanuers  ground     -  -  -  454 

Our  days,  alas!  our  mortal  days         -  -  _  223 

Our  Father,  ihron'd  above  the  sky     -  -  _  304 

Our  Father,  ihron'd  in  heav'n,  divine  -  -  851 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead           _  -  _  155 

Our  Sabbaths  come  so  welcome  on     -  -  -  625 


GT6  TARLE    OF    FIRST   LIXES. 

Our  ^^allbaths  come  so  welcome  on     .  -  -  625 

Our  souls  wilh  plttasing  wonder  view  -  -  35 

PAIIJON  T  of  gnod!  thy  works  of  might  -  -  fj~ 

J'aschal  Lamli,  by  (Joil  appointed  -  -  ITl 

Peace  he  on  this  house  beslow'd         -  -  -  648 

I'eace  ;  th<' welcome  sound  proclaim  -  -  -  693 

People  of  the  liviu?  (,;.>d      ...  ^  -  868 

Pliy  the  nations,  O  <Mjr  God         _        _  _  -  527 

Plunged  in  a  {.'nlf  of  dark  despair        -  .  -  349 

Poor,  weak,  and  wnrihless,  though  I  am  -  -  166 

Poor,  wilder'd,  weeping  heart    -        -  -  -  79S 

Praise  (iod,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  -  -  962 

Praise,  ha|)py  land,  J«iho%ah's  name  -  -  -  685 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above  -  -  109 

Pray'r  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire       -  -  -  4.37 

-Pray'r  was  appointed  to  convey          _  .  _  463 

Pricious  Bible !  what  a  treasure          -  _  -  6 

Proclaim,  said  Christ,  God's  wondrous  grace  -  511 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet        _  .  .  257 

P_roud  IJabylon  yet  waits  her  doom     -  -  -  537 

IJENCH  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  -  -  785 


Q' 


I >  A TSE,  thoughtless  sinner,  raise  thine  eye  -  235 

W  liaise  your  triumphant  songs       .  _'  _  106 

Krjoice  in  God,  the  word  commands  -  -  398 

Ilejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns        _        .  _  i  534 

Rejoice,  ye  nations  of  the  world          .  -  .  '•84 

Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high     -  -  -  151 

ReliL'ion  is  the  chief  concern       -        -  -  -  790 

Religion's  form  is  vain        -----  842 

Retire,  vain  world,  a  while  retire,     .  -  -  877 

Return,  my  roving  heart,  return         .  -  -  427 

Return,  O  wanderer,  return        .        -  .  -  203 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  strtltch  thy  wings-  -  -  829 

Rock  of  ages,  cbift  for  me             .        -  .  -  164 

Round  the  temp'rance  standard  rally  -  -  933 

QAFELV  through  another  week        -  -  -  628 

I-/  Salvation,  O  the  joyful  sound        *  -  -  303 

Saviour,  canst  thou  love  a  traitor       _  -  _  270 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation       -        _  .  -  5SO 

Saviour,  Fatlier,  Brother,  Friend        _  -  -  853 

Saviour,  when  in  dust,  to  thee             _  -  .  779 

Saw  ye  my  Saviour    ------  S24 

Say,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within         _  _  -  229 

See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain      _  -  -  196 

See,  gracious  (Jod,  bef  )re  thy  throne  -  -  691 

See,  liovv  many,  lately  bowing  -         -  -  -  863 

See  how  the  rising  sun        -----  018 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand    -  -  -  509 


TABLE   OF   FIRST   LINES.  %77 

Sec  Ih' Etorinl  Judge  descending       ...  737 

See  what  a  living  siune       -----  118 

Self-ri^'litcoiis  souls,  on  vvorivs  rely   -  -  -  3i7 

Shall  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross     -  -  -  12 

Shall  man,  O  Gnd  ot'li;,'ht  and  life       -  -  -  9)5 

SheplRTd  of  Israel,  hend  thine  ear      -  -  -  570 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  didsl  lead      -  -  -  554 

Shepherd  of  Ij^rael,  thou  dost  keep      -  -  -  572 

Shepherd  of  souls,  if  thou  indeed         -  -  -  559 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God          -  -  -  ^0 

Show  pity.  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive        -  -  -  27-1 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear      -        -  -  .  645 

Since  we  are  cali'd  to  part           -        -  .  -  57G 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims  -  -  -  312 

.Sing  we  to  our  God  ahove            _        -  -  .  0(31 

Sin  hath  a  tiiousand  treacherous  arts  -  -  91 

Sinner,  art  thou  stdl  secure         -        -  -  -  239 

Sinner,  is  thy  heart  at  rest           -        -  _  -  7<J7 

Sinner,  O  wiiy  so  thoughtless  grown  -  -  -  807 

Sinners,  approach  your  dying  Lord     -  -  -  184 

Sinners:  liie  voice  of  God  regard       -  -  -  243 

Sinners,  this  solemn  truth  regard        -  -  -  215 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  diel          -  _  -  801 

Sinners,  will  you  si'orn  the  message  -  -  -  187 

Smote  by  the  law,  I'm  justly  slain     -  -  -  268 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express          -  -  -  446 

Some  seraph  lend  your  heavenly  tongue  -  -  15 

Son  of  sorrow!  son  of  sorrow  1            _  -  -  929 

Sonss  of  immortal  praise  belong          -  -  -  27 

Sov'reign  of  worlds  above  -----  600 

Sov'reign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all        -        -  .  -  283 

Sov'reign  Ruler  of  the  skies        -        -  .  -  429 

Spirit!  leave  thine  house  of  clay         -  -  -  716 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay  -         -  .  -  228 

Stern  winter  throws  his  icy  ciiains     -  -  -  606 

Stop,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think        -  -  -  240 

Stoop  down,  my  thoughts,  thai  used  to  rise  -  247 

Stretch'd  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies  -  -  125 

Stricken,  smitten,  and  afflicted           -  -  -  126 

Supported  by  the  word        -----  770 

Supreme  High-priest,  the  pilsrim's  light  -  — .  300 

Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh          -  -  _  177 

Sweet  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace       -  _  -  34 

Sweet  is  the  scene  where  Christians  die  -  -  944 

Swef:t  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King  -  -  506 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing  -  -  374 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  1  f.-lt  -  -  396 

n^'EACII  me  the  measure  of  my  days  -  -  702 

X.  Tell  nie  no  njore  of  earthly  toys  -  -  443 


678  TABLE   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Tempted,  tossed,  troubled  spirit          ...  528 

Terrible  thnusrht!  shall  I  aion(i            -        -        -  245 

Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive          .        _        -  75s 

That  awful  hour  will  soon  appear      -        -        -  704 

That  wariiinf?  voice,  O  sinner,  hear    ...  808 

The  busy  scenes  of  day  are  fled           -        -        .  911 

The  Christian  navigates  a  sea    -        -        -        -  457 

The  darken'd  sky,  how  thick  it  low'rs        -        -  4C0 

The  day  is  past  and  gone    ...        -        -  P35 

The  deluge,  at  the  Almighty's  call     ...  767 

The  eaple  fond  her  charge  awakes     -        -        -  85 

The  Cod  of  heav'n  reveals  to  tnan      ...  938 

The  pold  and  silver  are  the  Lord's      -        -        -  663 

The  grave  is  now  a  favour'd  spot       .        _        _  723 

The  hour  of  my  departure's  come       ...  480 

The  jiiy  that  vain  amusements  give   -        -        -  805 

The  Kinc  of  heaven  his  table  spreads         -        -  ]95 

The  law  by  Moses  came       -         -        .        -        -  S20 

The  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name      ...  66 

The  Lord  in  Zion  piac'd  his  name       ...  501 
The   Lord   is  our  shepherd,  our  guardian,  and 

guide -        -  822 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed     .        .        .        -        _  150 

The  Lord  mv  pasture  shall  prepare    ...  79 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky           -        -        -      .  -  610 

The  Lord  of  life,  with  glory  crown'd          -        -  153 

The  Lord  shall  come,  the  earth  shall  quake        -  947 

The  Lord,  who  truly  knows        ....  4S5 

The  Lord  will  happiness  divine  -        -        .        -  255 

The  man  is  ever  blest          -        -        -        -     (  -  212 

The  morninir  flow"rs  display  their  sweets  -        -  706 

The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust    ...  733 

The  new-born  child  of  ffospel  grace    ...  366 

The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals   -        -        -  754 

The  pron)ises  1  sing     -...-_  31 

The  ransom'd  spirit  to  her  home         _        _        .  952 

The  saints  on  earth  and  those  above  ...  864 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  ev'ry  ear  -        -        -        -  194 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high          -        -        -  59 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word     ...  10 

The  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command     -        -  604 

The  sun  is  fiist  descending  -        -        .        -        -  456 

The  time  is  short,  tlie  season  near      -        -        -  227 

The  voice  of  free  grace       .        _        _        .        -  789 

The  wandering  star,  and  fleeting  wind       -        -  409 

Thee  we  adore.  Eternal  n:ime     _        _        .        -  703 

Thee  we  adore.  Eternal  word      -        ...  101 

There  is  a  fountain  till'd  with  blood  ...  327 

There  is  a  glorious  world  on  high       -        -       -  371 


TABLE    OF    FIRST   LINES.  679 

Th'Tn  is  a  tiniisc  not  m.nio  with  liands        -        -  721 

Tliore  is  a  land  of"  pure  delicht   -        -        -        -  738 

Tiicre  is  a  [nire  and  pcRceful  wave     -        -        -  955 

ThiTe  is  a  voice  of  pi)v'rcit.'n  grace     -        -        -  2-'l 

There  is  un  hour  of  hallow'd  peace    -        -        -  951 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest        .        _        .  Q.'iO 

They  that  have  made  their  refuge  God        -        -  77 

Think.  O  ve  who  fondly  l.'ingiiish        ...  913 

This  f.-ast" was  Jesus' liigh  behest       -        -        -  521 

This  Hod  is  the  God  we  adore     ....  755 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made    -        .        -  507 

This  is  the  f('asl  of  heavenly  wine      -        -        -  515 

This  place  is  holy  ground 939 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my  God          -    *   -        -  392 

Thou  art,  O  God,  a  Spirit  pure   -        -        -        -  14 

-TIkiu  God  of  glorious  majesty     ....  218 

Thou  great  mysterious  God  unknown         -        -  293 

Thou  hidden  God,  for  whom  1  groan  -        -        -  288 

Thou  man  of  griefs,  remember  me      ...  273 

Thou  Sht'piierd  of  Israel  divine  ....  377 

Thou  sweet  gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver  streams  780 

Though  in  the  earthly  church  below  -        -        -  581 

Thouiih  nature's  voice  you  must  obey         -        -  711 

Througli  all  the  various,  shifting  scene       -        -  68 

ThrouL'h  Christ  when  we  together  came    -        -  960 

Throush  shades  and  solitudes  profound      -        -  211 

Through  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path        -  729 

Thus  did  the  pious  Abraham  pray       ...  657 

Tims  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  "on          -        -        -  029 

Thus  spake  the  Saviour,  when  he  sent       -        -  565 

Thy  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love         ...  32 

Thy  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord          .        -        _  713 

Thy  mansion  is  the  Christian's  heart          -        -  836 

Thy  presence,  everlasting  God   -        -        -        -  759 

Tliy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford     -        -        _  494 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea    -        -        -        -  82 

Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design  -        -        -  84 

'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know          .         -        -        _  397 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come         -        -        -  314 

'Tis  finish'd!  so  the  Saviour  cried      -        -        -  138 

'Tis  finish'd  !  the  conflict  is  past         -        -        _  941 

'Tis  first  of  all  thyself  to  kimw  .        -        _        .  839 

'Tis  hard  from  those  we  love  to  go     -        -        -  676 

'Tis  midnight,  and  on  Olives'  brow    -        -        -  122 

'Tis  my  happiness  below     -----  444 

'Tis  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  liope-        _        -        _  474 

- 'Tis  wisdom,  mercy,  love  divine          -        -        _  86 

To  calm  the  sorrows  of  the  mind        -        -        -  74 

To-day,  if  you  will  hear  his  voice  -  -  -  796 
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680  TABLE    OF    FIRST   LINES. 

To-day  tl-.c  Saviour  rose     -        -        -        .        .  637 

To-day  we  lay  the  corner-stone           -        _        _  59-1 

To  Faiher,  So'ii,  and  Holy  CJhosl          ...  7C2 

To  (Jnd  ihe  Father,  fiod  the  Son          ...  7f,o 

To  (in,\  the  Father,  God  the  Son          ...  7«3 

To  Ood,  the  only  wijie          .....  295 

To  (iod,  llie  universal  King         ....  3<j 

T<i  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope         ...  652 

To  languish  for  his  native  air      -        _        .        -  477 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name      ...  3.')3 

To  praise  the  ever  bounteous  l^ord     ...  C03 

To  thee  let  my  first  offerings  rise        ...  G20 

To  thee,  O  (iod,  my  [irayer  ascends    ...  2f<5 

To  thy  great  name,  O  l'rii»ce  of  peace        -        -  573 

To  your  Creator,  (iod  -----.  48 

*Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord        ...  2 

'Twas  for  our  sake,  elcrnai  (Jod          .        _        _  127 

'Twas  Ood  who  hurFd  the  rolling  spheres         -  23 

'Twas  in  the  watches  of  the  night      ...  641 

'Twas  on  that  dreadful,  doleful  night          -        -  514 

UNCERTAIN  how  the  way  to  find         -        -  400 

United  pray'rs  ascend  to  thee    ...  854 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes       -        .        -        .        _  76 

VAIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent      -        -  98 

Vast  are  thy  works.  Almighty  Lord  -        -  70 

Vital  spark  of  heavenly  tlanie     ...        -  482 

WAND'RING  pilgrmis,  mourning  Christians  843 

VViitchman  ;  tell  us  of  the  night        -        -  859 

We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name               -        -  873 

We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee   -----  622 

We  praise  thee,  Lord,  if  but  one  soul         -      ,  -  934 

We  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God  -        -        -  (>0 

We  sing  the  glories  of  ihy  love  -        -        -        -  883 

We  sing  the  wise,  the  gracious  plan  -        -        -  339 

Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God    -        .        -  415 

Welcome,  delightful  morn  -        .        -        -        -  899 

Welcome,  thou  well  belpved  of  God  -        .        -  591 

Welcome,  welcome,  blessed  servant  -        -        -  571 

Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer  -        -        -  305 

Welcome,  ye  hopeful  heirs  of  heaven         -        -  592 

Well,  the  liedeenu-r's  gone         -        -        -        .  156 

We've  no  abidinsr  city  here         -        -        -        -  447 

What  are  possessions,  fame,  and  pow'r     -        -  97 

What  cheering  wor<l8  are  these .        -        -        -  468 

What  contradictions  meet  ...        -        -  558 

What  could  your  Redeemer  do  -        -        -        -  185 

What  equal  honours  shall  we  bring   _        -        -  154 

What  hi;avenly  man,  or  lovely  God    -        -        -  513 

What  if  death  my  sleep  invade  -        -        -        -  636 


TABLE  OF  nnST  LINES.  681 

What  is  our  Cm],  or  what  )iis  name  -        -  -  16 

What  is  the  thiii^  of  prt'alesl  price     -        -  -  64 

What  laiij;iia;;e  now  sahiles  the  ear  -        -  -  190 

What  mean  tliesc  jealousies  and  feara       -  -  309 

What  sceiiHs  of  horror  and  of  dread  -        -  -  7'24 

What  shall  1  render  to  my  God  -        -        -  -  890 

What  sinners  value  I  n-sign        _        -        .  .  728 

What  strange  perplexities  arise  -        -        -  _  402 

What  thousands  never  kni*w  the  road        -  -  460 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet     -        _  _  4S4 

AVhat  various  lovely  tharncters           -        -  .  774 

Wiien  any  turn  from  Zion's  way        -        _  _  405 

When  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace    -        -  -  118 

When  bending  o'er  the  hrink  of  lite  -        -  .  606 

When  Idooming  youth  is  snaich'd  away    -  -  715 

^Vhen  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mind    -  -  404 

When  death  appears  before  my  sight          -  -  707 

^^'hen  faith  beholds  the  saints  above  -        -  -  741 

When  frowning  death  appears    -        -        -  -  238 

When  gloomy  thoughts,  and  ff^ars       -        -  _  370 

When  God's  own  people  stand  in  need       -  -  83 

When  God,  provok'd  with  daring  crimes    -  -  9*21 

When  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name        -  -  SfiO 

When  heaven  does  grant,  at  certain  times  -  463 

When  1  can  read  my  title  clear  -        -        -  -  466 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross    -        -  -  129 

When  in  dark  and  dreadful  gloom      -        -  -  24 

When  in  the  light  of  faith  divine         -        _  _  95 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd       -  -  8 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay       -        -  _  664 

When  languor  and  disease  invade      -        _  _  683 

When  life's  tempestuous  storms  are  o'er  -  -  720 

When,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land         -  -  867 

When  marshall'd  on  the  nightly  plain        -  -  161 

When  mortal  man  resigns  his  breath-        -  -  673 

When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past         -  -  8-16 

When  nieht  descends,  in  sable  guise  -        -  -  465 

When,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I      -        -  -  638 

When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see  -----  835 

When  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends     -  -  564 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death    -        -  -  298 

W'heii  shall  we  all  meet  again     -        -        -  -  847 

Wlien  the  harvest  is  past,  and  the  summer  is  gone  803 

When  ihc  poor  leper's  case  I  read      -        -  .  207 

When  tiiou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shall  come  -  949 

Whence  has  the  world  her  magic  power    -  -  700 

Where  are  the  dead?    In  heaven  or  hell    -  -  697 

Where  shall  the  tribes  of  Adam  find  -        -  -  335 

Where  shall  we  sinners  hide  our  heads      -  -  812 


682  TAnLE    OF    FIRST   LINES. 

Whore  two  or  tliree  together  meet     -        -  -  4<»8 

Where  two  or  llirec,  with  swei'l  accord     -  -  4U'2 

Whorefore  slioiilii  man,  frail  child  of  clay-  -  430 

While  jtistice  waves  her  vengeful  hand     -  -  6b9 

While  o'er  our  giiiliy  land,  O  Lord      -        .  .  poo 

While  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand       -        -  -  479 

Wliile  thee  1  seek,  prol.'cting  Pow'r  -        -  -  393 

While  to  itie  grave  our  friends  are  borne   -  -  712 

Whili;  with  ceaseless  course  the  snn  -        -  -  896 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  -        -  -  7lH 

Why  (loth  th<3  man  of  riches  grow      -        -  _  220 

Why  should  a  living  man  complain     -        -  -  461 

Why  should  this  earth  deliiitit  us  so    -        -  -  {)6 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  -        -  -  TOS 

Why  sinks  my  weak,  desponding  mind       -  -  40.1 

Why  sleep  we,  my  brethren'?    Come,  let  us  arise  8S2 

Why  will  ye  lavish  out  your  years      -        -  -  244 

Will  the  pardoning  God  despise  -        -        -  -  204 

Winter  has  a  joy  for  me      -----  GOO 

With  ecstasy  of  joy     ..__-_  128 

With  eye  impartial,  heav'ns  hiL'h  King       -  -  30 

Willi  grateful  hearts  and  tuneful  lays         -  -  646 

With  lieav'nly  pow'r,  O  Lord,  defend         -  .-  574 

With  humble  faith  and  fervent  zeal    -        -  -  894 

With  melting  heart,  and  weeping  eyes       -  -  272 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament  -        -        -  .-  259 

Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain       -        -  _  134 

T,7'E  angels,  who  stand  round  the  throne  -  -  957 

X      Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  Peace  -  522 

Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  farewell          -  -  743 

Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm       -  (-  199 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God           -  -  45 

Ye  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord  -        -  -  146 

Ye  men  and  angels,  witness  now        -        _  .  (j!87 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ     ---,.-  552 

Yc  saints,  proclaim  abroad          -        -        -  -  112 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord      -----  439 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young      -        -  -  246 

Ye  sons  of  men,  in  sacred  lays  -        -        _  _  37 

Ye  trembling  souls  !  dismiss  your  fears       -  -  68 

Ye  who  in  former  days        -----  406 

Ye  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near  -        -  _  ]63 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor  -        -  -  198 

Yes,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee         _        -  _  661 

Yes,  there  are  joys  that  cannot  die      -        -  -  662 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose       -        .        _        .  _  149 

Yes!  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking       -        -  -  587 

^E:aL  is  that  pure  and  Ilea venly  flame    -  -  839 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


N.B.— First  seek  the  very  subject  ynu  want,  and  if 
yoii  do  not  find  tlmi  term,  seek  one  of  similar  import  ; 
e.  g.,  receneration  and  conversion;  Christ  and  Jesus; 
pardon  and  forgiveness,  &c. 


ACQUAINT  thvselfviilh 
God,  799. 
Adam  and  Clirist,  92. 
AdmittiiiE  a  niemher,  5S9, 

591. 
Adoption,  prayer    for  tlie 

Spirit  of.  -293. 
Affliction,  73. 
Attliction,   God   delivereth 

from,  680.  6S3. 
Affliction  sweet,  OSt. 
Afflictions  and  deatii,  458. 
Afflictions  sanciiiied,  459, 

401. 
Afflictions  lijht  in  view  of 

heaven,  470. 
Alarm,  th'%  210. 
Anchor,  Jesus  the,  357. 
Ansels, ministry  of,  63,  771. 
Appointins    his    disciples, 

Christ,  143. 
Apostasy,  406. 
Armonr  of  God,  562, 
Ascension-day.  155. 
Aspiration  after  God,  422, 

4-25. 
Atonement,  pleading  the, 

297,  824. 
Autumn,  605. 

BABYLON,  fall  of,  537. 
Bickslider,  22S,  841. 
Backslider,  returning,  412, 

415. 
Backsliders'    lamentation, 
396. 


Bass,  that  wax  not  old, 
662. 

Banner,  the  Lord  my,  768, 

Baptism,  512. 

Baptism,  after,  854. 

Biptism,  before,  853. 

Baptism  of  adults,  511. 

Barren  fiir-tree,  609. 

Bartimeus'  prayer.  208. 

Beatitudes,  the,  209. 

Belhesda's  pool,  293. 

Benedictions,  754. 

Benevolence  to  others,  354, 

Bible,  a  treasure,  4. 

Bible,  consolatory,  11. 

Bible,  glory  of,  10. 

Bible,  inspired,  1. 

Bible,  love  of,  7. 

Bilde,  precious,  6. 

Bible  Society,  937,936. 

Bible,  value  and  compre- 
hensiveness of,  5. 

Birth-day,  643,  644. 

Books  opened,  731. 

Born  again,  must  be,  215, 

Broad  is  the  road,  794. 

Brotherly  love,  432,  434 

Burden  of  sin,  814. 

CALL  heard,  the  gospel, 
581. 
Call,  the  gospel,  789,  SOI. 
Canaan,  the  heavenly,  738. 
Canaan,  view  of,  176. 
Carnal  joys,  parting  with, 
310. 

633 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


684 


r.ist  down,  yelhn[)injr,  ?99. 

Ciiild,  on  llie  dt'iilli  of,  7 IS, 
714. 

Cliildren,  baplism  of,  508, 
50y. 

CliiidrKn,  happiness  of 
God's,  428. 

Children  of  a  church, 
prayer  for,  P67,  651. 

Children,  si'ckin^'ldessinjrs 
upon,  013. 

Christ,  adored  by  the  hea- 
venly host,  1(>0. 

Christ,  a  pattern  for  Chris- 
tians, 114. 

Christ,  hirtiiof,  112,  104. 

Christ  came  not  to  con- 
demn the  world,  109. 

Christ,  character  of,  774. 

Clirist,  corning  lo  judg- 
ment, 947. 

Christ,  condescension  of, 
200. 

Christ  destroys  sin.  107. 

Christ,  divine  glory  of,  101, 
108,740,781. 

Christ,  duty  and  humanity 
of,  99. 

Christ,  dyine,  rising,  and 
reigninsr,  144. 

Christ  exalted,  159. 

Christ,  excellency  of,  326. 

Christ,  his  mission.  106. 

Christ,  passion  of,  123. 

Christ,  the  believer's  all, 
3St). 

Christ,  wonderful  love  of, 
197. 

Clirist'g  comfort  for  the 
church,  8^0. 

Christ's  dyin?  love,  131. 

Christ's  humiliation  and 
exaltation,  154. 

Christ's  redemption  attest- 
ed by  miracles,  119. 

Christ's  right  hand,  919. 

Christ's  victory,  rejoicing 
at.  151. 

Christian  benevolence, 120. 


Christian,    confidence    of, 

4(i(>. 
Christian  holiness,  446. 
Christian  union,  A?.3. 
Christmas,  1()2,  114. 
<;h<»ice,tlieCliristiairs,392. 
Church,  in  a  low  condition, 

579. 
Church,  in  the  choice  of  a 

pastor,  57(1. 
Church,  Jesus  the,  128. 
Church,  love  to,  419. 
Church  otfiiers,  choice  of, 

593. 
Ciiy,  the  heavenly,  849. 
Come  to  Jesus,  798. 
Comfort,  Christian,  82?. 
Coiojilaint  under  darknes.s, 

39S. 
Coinmunion  with  God,  375, 

377,  3s3. 
Conferences,  of  ministers, 

868. 
Confessionand  repentance, 

266. 
Confidence     in    God,    460, 

391. 
Confirmation.  SSO— 893. 
Conflict   hfiween  sin  and 

hi'lmess,  446.     . 
Conflict,  the  inward,  816. 
Omscience,  i»leasures  of  a 

pure,  369. 
Consecration  of  a  church, 

595. 
Consecration  to  God,  441. 
Contrition,  deep,  813. 
Conversion,  358. 
Conversion,  pleasures  of, 

361. 
Conversion,  prayer  for,  276, 

2SS. 
I  Converts,  the  new,  300. 
I  Conviction,  261. 
Conviction  of  sin.  817. 
Creator  and  preserver,  God 
I      as,  44. 

I  Creatures,  vanity  of,  225. 
',  Crown  him,  407. 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS. 


Cross,  welconiirig  the,  444. 
Cross  of  Clirisi,  iiieditHliiig 

on,  5'23. 
CriK  itixion,  to  the  world, 

l'i9 
Crv  aloud  and  spare  not, 

639. 

DANGER,  the  sinner's, 
273. 

Daniel,  770. 

Day  ot" trace,  230. 

Days,  rmmbering  our,  70.5. 

Dead,  where  are  iheyl  697. 

Death,  720. 

Death,  a  rest  for  the  right- 
eous, 698. 

Death  and  burial  of  a  saint, 
718. 

Death  and  eternity,  217. 

D<'alh  and  judjiuieiit,  231. 

Death  at  hand,  703. 

Death-bed,  happy,  475. 

Death,  Christ's  presence 
makes  easy.  708. 

Death,  Christ's  victory 
over,  147. 

Death,  dreadful  or  delight- 
ful, 725. 

Death,  hope  in,  712. 

Death,  Jesus  our  support 
in,  076. 

Death  of  a  brother,  940. 

Deatli  of  a  sinner,  726. 

Death  of  a  sinner  and  a 
saint,  724. 

Death  of  a  sister,  941. 

Death  of  the  righteous, 
939,717. 

Death  of  relations,  710. 

Death,  peaceful.  914. 

Death,  prayer  for  support 
ill,  696. 

Death,  preparation  for, 704. 

Delay  not,  802. 

Delight  in  the  law  of  God, 
382 

Delight  in  worship,  490. 

Deluge,  the,  767. 


685 


Depart,    desirinir   to,   479, 

481. 
Departed  saints,   blessed- 
ness of,  719. 
Dependence    on   God,  75, 

88,  4G9. 
Dependent,  all  things,  on 

God,  60. 
Depraved      nature      from 

Adam,  89. 
Desire  to  praise  God,  54. 
Desire,  Christ  our,  38(1. 
Disease,  on  recovery  from, 

67S. 
Dismissions,  752,  753,  756, 

758. 
Doinp      pood,      imitating 

Christ,  661. 
Door,  Jesus  stands  at  the, 

204. 
Doubting  Christian,  400. 
Do.xoloijies,  755,  760 — 766. 
D>-ou?hi,604. 
Drunkard's  lament,  927. 
Dving  saint,  to   his  soul, 

482. 
Dving  sinner's  prayer,  284. 
Dying,  the  Christian,  478, 

480. 
Dying,  terrors  of,  238. 

EARLY  instruction,  914. 
Early  piety.  915. 

Earth  receding,  942. 

Easter,  144. 

Education,  benefits  of,  C55. 

Elijah  fed  by  ravens,  83. 

Eternal  life,  335. 

Eternity,  242. 

Eucharist  commemora- 
tive, 520. 

Eucharist  commanded  by 
Jesus,  520. 

Evenins,  376,  629, 634—6.36. 

Evening  hvinn,  632,  630— 
633,  637.  640,  907,  908. 

Evening  meditations,  909. 

Expostulation  with  sin- 
ners, 797,  607,  900. 


INDEX  OF  sn:jEr:T& 


686 


FACE,  seek  yp  my.  2-20.    | 
Fiiitli,  a  subiiiiiiue  for 

vision,  ;n  I.  I 

Faith,  cfinii'  ctcd  with  sal- 
vation, 318. 
Fiiiih,  fainiin?,  815.  839. 
Faith  in  Christ,  3(W>. 
Fiith,  nere.=sary,  ."?23. 
Faith,  power  of,  313. 
Faith,  triiinijiliih!;,  845. 
F.TrtMvell,  dear  fricniis,  831. 
I'arpwell,  niini.sters',  504. 
Farewell,  the,  93. 
Farewell,    the     Christian, 

759. 
Fast-(hy,919. 
Fast,  for  a  public,  001. 
Feet,  sitlins  at  Jesus',  374. 
First    ap|>ronch  to  Lord's 

Supper,  500. 
First  love  loi<t,  S32. 
Flesh    and    spirit,  contest 

between,  260. 
Flesh,  my,  is  meat,  .'125. 
Following  Christ,  449. 
Forgiveness,  110. 
Formality,  812. 
Former   '  thoughtlessness 

deplored,  201. 
F"uniain  opened.  196,  327, 

795. 
Frailty  and  folly,  224. 
Frailty  of  men,  679. 
Freedom  in  death  of  Jesus, 

ViO. 
Friend,  Christ  a,  165. 
Fruits  of  love,  431. 

/^AIN,  to  die  is,  816. 

Ijr  Getlisemane,  122. 

Glory,  due  to  Christ,  134. 

Glory,  meditation  on  fu- 
ture, 474. 

Glory,  lon^in?  for,  749. 

Glutton  and  drunkard,  93. 

God,  above  all  prai>;e,  13. 

God,  almitrhty,  22,  23. 

God,  benevolent  and  kind, 
32. 


God,  faithful,  31. 

God,  glorious,  and  sinners 
saved,  50. 

God,  glory  of,  37. 

fiiu\,  cratious  lo  all,  31. 

God,  holy  and  just,  '28. 

God,  incomprehensible,  17, 
69,  19. 

GotI,  in  hhn  we  live  and 
move,  70. 

God,  invited  to  dwell  inhia 
church,  590. 

God.  no  respecter  of  per- 
sons, 30. 

God,  (mniscient  and  omni- 
present, 25,  26. 

God,  our  pleasure,  76. 

God,  our  refuge,  71. 

God,  our  shepherd,  79. 

God,  over  all,  55. 

f.'od,  praise  to,  39. 

God,  supreuie  and  self-suf- 
ficient, 16. 

God,  terrible,  24. 

Gfid,  the  infinite,  15. 

God,  the  portion  ■  of  th« 
soul,  2S6,  287. 

God,  unchansteable  and 
eternal,  20.  21. 

God,  unity  of,  IS.  _, 

(Jod,  wis(ior«  of,  2( . 

God,  works  of,  59. 

God's  appointments  wi»« 
and  good,  68. 

God's  dispensations  mer- 
ciful, 60. 

God's  love  in  creation,  58. 

God's  mercies  unalterable, 
35,  .30. 

God's  providences  for  all, 
67. 

God's  Spirit,  reality  of,  14. 

Good  Friday,  122,  144. 

Good  tidings,  773. 

Goodness,  divine,  72,  74, 
80,61. 

Gospel,  benefits  of,  586. 

Gospel  feast,  195. 

Gospel,  spread  of,  543. 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


GST 


Cospol,  success  of,  5S7. 
Gospel   tiinus,  blesscdnesa 

of.  .'iJl. 

Grace,  desire  for.  259,  285. 

Cracu,  inexhau:-lil)l«,  189. 

Graco,  prayer  for,  175,  41S, 
825. 

Grace,  richness  of,  467. 

Grace,  salvation  by,  338, 
317. 

Gratitude  for  tlie  atone- 
ment, 310,826. 

Grave,  the,  723. 

Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
856. 

Guidance,  prayer  for,  437. 

Guide,  Christ  a,  to  glory, 
455. 

HAPPINESS     of     the 
Chrisii.in,  372. 
Happy  in  the  salvation  of 

God,  365. 
Hardnessof  heart,  423. 
Harvest  hymn,  899,  603. 
Harvest  is  past,  803. 
Harvest,  the  glorious,  681. 
Haling  sin,  401. 
Heart,  broken,  294. 
Heart,  conlrite,  255. 
Heart,  give  me  thy,  190. 
Heaven,    anticipation    of, 

745. 
Heaven    can    satisfy    the 

soul,  747,  748,  959. 
Heaven,  delights  of,  742— 

744. 
Heaven,  panting  for,  957. 
Heaven,  view  of,  741. 
Heavenly      anticipations, 

961. 
Hell,  750. 
Hidinjj-placft,  334. 
Hidings  of  God's  face,  395, 

703. 
Holines?,  breathing  after, 

179,  423. 
Holiness,  justice,  and  mer- 
cy miited,  333. 


Holy  Spirit,  172,  783,  7S6. 
Hoiy  Spirit,  |>rayer  for,  171. 
Home,    longing     fur,    448, 

953. 
Home,  the  saint's,  954. 
Hope  and  fear,  3.55. 
Hope  encouraged,  4^3. 
Hosanna  to  Christ,  347. 
Humiliation,  day  of  public, 

582. 
Humility,  430. 
Husbandman,  897, 
Hymn  of  praise,  49. 

JDOLATRY  falling,  863. 
i  Imploring  mercy,  290. 
Inconstancy  lamented,  291, 

409. 
Indwelling  sin,  259. 
Infants,  prayer  fur,  658. 
Inspired,  the  Scriptures, 2. 
Installation  of  a  minister, 

873. 
Intercession,  Christ's,  156, 

778. 
Invitation,  the  gospel,  188. 
Invitation  to  the  afflicted, 

221. 
Israel,  prayer  for,  553. 

JACOB  wrestling  with 
God,  440. 

Jerusalem,  950. 

Jesus,  above  all  praise,  332. 

Jesiis  doing  good,  115. 

Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me, 
2S0. 

Jesus,  invitation  to,  191 — 
193. 

Jesu.5,  our  example,  311. 

Jetius  precious,  356. 

Jesus,  thanks  for,  110. 

Jesus,  the  love  of,  3S1. 

Jews,  prayer  for  conver- 
sion of,  554. 

Jov,  heavenly,  on  earth, 
367. 

Joy  in  a  crucified  Saviour 
140. 

2G 


688 


Jny  in  tiic  Holy  Ghost,  303. 
Joy  of  first  lovi',  b2'2. 
•lov,  return  ot',  404. 
Jubilee,  the.  1^6,  7T2. 
Judement,  731—733,  735— 

737,  940,  y4». 
Justification,  364, 
Justification  by  faith,  826. 

KK I) RON,  780. 
Kingdom    of    Christ, 
529,  534. 
Kinu'ilom,  let  thy,  come, 

b02. 

LAMB, tributetothe,  136, 
320. 
Latter-day  glory,  8S4. 
Law  and  gospel,  820. 
Learning  of  Christ,  831. 
Leper  healed,  207. 
Leper,  the  Syrian,  769. 
Liberality,  661,  663. 
Life  a  voyage,  457. 
Life  a  warfare,  402. 
Life  and  death,  in  the  hands 

of  God,  673. 
Life,  shortness  and  misery 

of,  22.3. 
Life,    the    day    of    grace, 

217. 
Litany,  779. 
Live  iilway,  I  would  not, 

849. 
Living  to  Christ,  .383. 
Long-suffering  of  God,  341. 
Lotiginc    for    Christ,    958, 

852.  2S1. 
Longing  for  heaven,  477, 

S50. 
Look,  a,  from  the  cross, 

778. 
Looking  at  the  cross,  830. 
Looking  forward,  879. 
Lord's-day,  624,  625. 
Lord's-day  morning,  626— 

628. 
Lord'8-day    evening,  638, 

639. 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


Lord's  prayer,  851, 

Love  and'  sufferings  of 
Christ,  141. 

Love,  importance  of.  438. 

Love  of  God,  324,  391,  329, 
330,  345. 

Love,  the  chief  of  graces, 
436. 

Love  to  Christ,  385,  390. 

Love  to  the  brethren,  142. 

Love  to  the  creature  dan- 
gerous, 222. 

Lovest  thou  me  1  387,  397. 

Loving-kindness  of  the 
Lord,  328. 

Lord's  supper,  513. 

Lord's  supper,  benefits  of, 
519. 

Lord's  supper,  communion 
at,  516. 

Lord's  supper,  duty  to  ce- 
lebrate it,  517,  5rs. 

Lord's  supper,  institution 
of.  514. 

Lord's  supper,  invitation 
to,  520. 

MAGISTRATES,  pray- 
er for,  694. 

.Magistrates'  psalm,  p24. 

Man  fading  and  revivme, 
706. 

Marriage,  64G. 

Mercies  of  God,  reviewing 
the,  489. 

Mercy  for  sinners,  194. 

Mercv,  is  his,  clean  gone? 
413". 

Mercy-seat,  776,791. 

Mercy  to  obtain,  278. 

Merits  of  Jesus,  reliance 
on,  241. 

iMessiah,  102. 

Midnieht  thoughts  recol- 
lected, 641. 

Millenium,  885. 

Minister,  coming  of  a,  .')71. 

Minister,  funeral  of  a  faith- 
ful, 577,  875. 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS. 


Minister,  Roiiig  on  a  jour- 
ney, ."iTG. 

Minister,  ordination  of, 
.16.-),  572. 

Minister,  praise  for,  .ITS. 

Minister,  sickness  of,  575. 

Minister's  complaint,  558. 

Minister's  prayer,  559. 

Ministers  and  people,  493. 

Minister:;,  meetings  of,  555, 

Ministers,  Jesus  sees  his, 
5ti0. 

Ministers,  prayer  for,  569, 
574,  870. 

Ministers,  spiritual  sup- 
port of,  561. 

Ministry,  institution  by 
Chri.st,  566. 

Ministry, succession  of,568. 

Miracle  of  pract;,  325. 

Misery  and  danger  of  sin- 
ners, 213. 

Missionaries,  516, 536,  866. 

Missionaries,  address  to, 
544. 

Missionaries,  encourage- 
ment to,  547. 

Missionaries,  farewell  to, 
861,  550,  551,  861. 

Missionaries,  ordination 
and  departure  of,  552. 

Missionaries,  the  sending 
of,  545. 

Missionary  associations, 
540. 

Missionary  exertions,  549. 

Missions,  praver  for  suc- 
cess of,  541,'543. 

Monthly  concert,  860. 

Morning,  616,  622,  904.  905, 
902. 

Morning  and  evenin?,  619, 
612,  615. 

Morning,  emtilematic  of 
eternal  day,  617. 

Morning  hymns,  903. 

Morning,  resolutions  in, 
621. 


689 


Morning,  seeking  protec- 
tion in,  620. 

Mornina  song,  623,  618, 614, 
611,613. 

Morning-star,  162,  163. 

Moses  and  the  Lamb,  song 
of,  883. 

Mounts,  the  three,  835. 

NAME  of  Jesus  magni- 
fied, 337. 

National  security,  686. 

Nations  blessed  and  pu- 
nished, 921. 

Nations,  prayer  for  salva.- 
tinn  of,  527. 

Nativity,  Christ's,  103. 

Nature  praises  the  Lord, 
62. 

Nearness  to  God,  .379. 

New  heart,  prayer  for,  263, 
275,  289,  300. 

New  settlement  for  mis- 
sions, 867. 

New  Year,  896,  610,  607, 
60S. 

Not  ashamed  of  Jesus,  442. 

Nothing  true  but  heaven. 


OBEDIENCE,  blessings 
of,  210. 

Old  age,  656. 

Old  things  passed  away, 
307. 

Opening  a  place  of  wor- 
ship, 597. 

Opposers  of  revivals,  pray- 
er for,  588. 

Ordination  prayers,  871, 
872. 

Original  sin,  90. 

Orphans,  in  behalf  of,  916. 

PANTING  for  God,  319. 
Pardon,   a   prayer  for, 
299,  414. 
Pardoning  God,  352. 
Parent,  death  of  a,  711. 


690 


[XDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


rarciits'  prayer  for  Iheir 
cliil(iren,  OJ'J,  G57. 

Parting,  650,651,  S17. 

Parting  to  meet  again,  619. 

Passion  of  Christ,  775. 

Pastor  and  peo])le,  prayer 
for,  356. 

Peace,  1  give  unto  you,  279. 

Peace,  praise  for,  Ci'X\. 

Peace,  prayer  for,  6?'.),  690. 

PiMiitenceai  tlie  cross,  blO. 

Penitent  invited  to  Christ, 
SSI. 

Penitent  pardoned,  5S.?. 

Penitent  sueing  for  par- 
don, 270,271,271. 

Pinitent,  tlie,  2.57. 

Penitential  sighs,  2.56. 

Penitent's  prayer,  2^2,302. 

People  of  God,  77. 

Perseverance  desired,  419. 

Pentecost,  7SS,  528. 

Physician  of  souls,  168. 

Physician,  the  great,  169. 

Pilsirim,  the  Christian,  451. 

Pi!"£rim,  the  Christian, 
evening  ode,  456. 

Pilgrim,  wandering,  843. 

Pihrrimage,  a,  447. 

Pilgrim's  song,  629. 

Pleasures  of  worship,  500. 

Praise  for  mercies.  46. 

Praise  for  redemption,  45. 

Praise,  resolution  to. 51, 52. 

Praise  to  God,  47,  4S,  57, 
13.5,  .314. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer, 
353,  349,  350. 

Praise  to  the  Trinity,  42. 

Praver  answered  by  cross- 
es, 445. 

Praver  for  preserving 
crace.  343. 

Prayer,  house  of,  S36. 

Precious,  Christ  is,  373. 

Presence,  God's,  is  light, 
472. 

Preserver,  God,  of  his  peo- 
ple, 295. 


Private  devotion,  486. 
Private  mei-lings,  4'3». 
Prodigal,    the     repenting, 

205. 
Promises  of  God,  78. 
Prospects  of  faith, glorious, 

371. 
Providence  dark,  82. 
Providence  of  God,  393,  84, 

87. 
Providence,  reflection  on, 

86. 
Providential        blessings, 

praise  for,  53. 
Public      confession      and 

prayer,  692. 

RACE,  the  ChristiaTi,833. 
Ransomed  spirit,  952. 
Readiness  to  serve  God, 504. 
Recollection,  grateful,  452. 
Reconciled,  God  in  Christ, 

348. 
Redeemer  liveth,  158. 
Kedeemer,triumphaTit,152'. 
Redeemer,  prairie  to,  340. 
Redeeming  grace,  319. 
Redemption      by      Christ 

alone,  322. 
Redemption,  finished,  139, 

139. 
Redemption,    praise     for, 

l.r7. 
Refuge,  Christ  a,  167. 
Reign  of  Christ.  530. 
Reign  of  Christ,  universal, 

531. 
Rejection  of  Christ,  359. 
Rejoicing  in  hope,  453. 
Reliance  on  Christ,  331. 
Relieving    Christ    in    his 

members,  665. 
Religion,    blessedness    of, 

370. 
Religion,  folly  of  neglect- 
ing, 244.  211. 
Relicion  the  great  concern, 

790,  840. 
Remember  me,  827. 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS. 


Ilt'incmhrance,  do  this  in, 

of  me,  ^55. 
Renniiiicing  the  world,  26. 
Repentance   at  the  cross, 

'2(17. 
Repi'iuance,  desire  for,  202, 

•117. 
Repentance,      importance 

of,  2:V2. 
Repentance,  invitation  to, 

IM,  187. 
Repentance,    prayer     for, 

219,  2r)0,  2,')2,  262. 
Repentance,     reasonable- 
ness ot',  165. 
Request,  humble,  497. 
Resifrnalion,  117,  429. 
Resolution  to  serve  God, 

660. 
Resolve,    the    successful, 

216. 
Resurrection    and    ascen- 
sion of  Christ,  145,  146, 

148,  119. 
Resurrection,  hope  in  the, 

729. 
Resurrection   of  the  just, 

727,  730,  945. 
Resurrection,   the   joyful, 

72S. 
Rest,  a  prayer  for,  296. 
Rest,  heavenly,  950. 
Reverence  in  divine  pre- 
sence, 40. 
Revival,    in    a    state   of, 

5^«3. 
Revival,  prayer  for,  876— 

878,  530. 
Rich    man  and  Lazarus, 

121. 
Richness      of      heavenly 

grace,  201. 
Righteous,  blessedness  of, 

212. 
Righteous,  it  is  well  with, 

469. 
River  of  God,  955. 
Rock  of  a?es,  164. 
Eoom,  there  is  yet,  198. 


691 


SAnn.\Trr,     conimemo- 
raies  Christ's  resurrec- 
tion, 507. 
Sabbath,    preparatory    to 

heaven, 505. 
Sabbath,  sweetness  of,  506. 
Sacramental  hymn,  524. 
Safety  in  God,  471. 
Saints'  employ  in  heaven, 

746. 
Salvation,  joy  for,  S62. 
Salvation  throu^'h  (;;iirist, 

132,  11 1,315,  316, 321,. S3y. 
Sanctification  and  pardon, 

812. 
Saturday  nisht,  912. 
Saved,  what  must  I  do  to 

be,  272. 
Saviour,  a  dyinjr,  125. 
Saviour,  advent  of,  105. 
Saviour  crowned,  823. 
Saviour,  dying  love  of,  124. 
Saviour,  praise  to,  113. 
Saviour,  smitten  of  God, 

126. 
Scoffers,  the,  236. 
Scriptures,         instruction 

from,  9. 
Scriptures,  usefulness  of,8. 
Scriptures,  value  of,  3. 
Seasons      crowned     with 

goodness,  599. 
Seasons  formed  by  God's 

control,  59S. 
Seasons.  Jesusseenin,600. 
Self-Examination,  639,  402. 
Sentence  of  the  wicked, 

751. 
Seriousness,  a  prayer  for, 

248. 
Sermon,  before,  492,  4S4, 

495. 
Shepherd,  our,  822. 
Sick-bed  devotion,  674. 
Sick-bed  reflections,  675. 
Sickness  and  death,  233. 
Sickness  and  recovery, 683 
Sickness,  hope  in,  672. 
Sin  confessed,  254,  265. 


69:2 


Sin,  doceitfulnpss  of,  91. 
Sin.  evils  of,  213,  214,  421, 

421. 
Sinner,    prepare    to  meet 

God.  239. 
Sinners,      prosperity      of, 

cursi^d,  94. 
Slain  and  revivinir,  203. 
Sleep  we  1  why,  8S2. 
Son  equal  with  the  Father, 

100. 
Son£i,  the  everlasting,  739. 
Sons  of  God,  privileges  of, 

368. 
Sorrow  for  tlie  sufferings 

of  Christ,  133. 
Soul,  the,  65. 
Sow  in  tears,  reap  in  joy, 

951. 
Spirit,  a  comforter,  177. 
Spirit,  address  to,  181. 
Spirit,  aid  of,  176. 
Spirit,  hreathinff  after,  787. 
Spirit,  God's,  will  not  al- 
ways strive,  785,  229. 
Spirit,  praise  for  the.  173. 
Spirit, the  hlessed,  180,784. 
Spirit's  influence,    prayer 

for,  496. 
Spiritual  illumination, 277. 
Spiritual  mindedness,  425. 
Spiritual  sloth,  410. 
Spread  of  the  gospel,  532, 

538. 
Spring,  601. 
Sprinjr  improved.  602. 
Star  of  Bethlehem,  161. 
Stinj:  of  death  is  sin,  700. 
Stonv  heart  and  heart  of 

flesh,  -253. 
Students,  theological, 

meetings  of.  555. 
Submission,  435. 
Succjss,  prospt'ct  of,  535. 
Summer,  the,  305. 
Sunday  evenin<:,  906. 
Sunday  morniiiL',  ^99— 901. 
Sunday-school  teacher. 917. 
Sunday-schools,  608—671. 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


Surrender   to  Christ,  312» 

bll 
Synods  and   conferences, 

555,  868. 

TEMPERANCE,  929, 
925,  926,  930.  9;i2— 935. 

Temperance,  female  aid 
required  in,  931. 

Temptation,  the  world's, 
95. 

Temptations,  preservation 
from,  178. 

Thanksgiving,  685. 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed, 
150. 

Thibet's  snow-capt  moun- 
tains, 857. 

Tliief,  the  converted,  206. 

Thirsting  at'ter  God,  420. 

Thf)UKhtlessness,  former, 
deplored,  261. 

Time  is  short,  227. 

Time,  the  accepted, -182. 

To-day,  796,  218. 

To-day  hear  his  voice, 790. 

Toleration  should  be  de- 
fended, 695. 

Tolling  bell,  699.      ( 

Tomb,  tile  voice  of,  701. 

Transfiguration,  Christ's, 
118,78. 

Traveller,  the  Christian, 
451. 

Travelling,  81. 

Trials,  looking  upward  in, 
638.  916. 

Trinity,  of  the.  41,  43. 

Triumph  over  death,  709. 

Trouble,  God  our  help  in, 
677. 

Trust, none  in  the  creature, 
473. 

Trustins  in  Christ  for  par- 
don. 821. 

Trusting  in  God,  793,  309, 
312. 

Turn  ve.  804. 

Types  of  Christ,  170,  17K 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 


UNION  of   saints,   6fll, 
433. 
Union  with  Christ,  384. 
Unity  of  the  Spirit,  865. 

T7ACANTcon<ire?ation3, 
V    on  death  of  minister, 

578. 
Vanity  of  earthly  things, 

!r7. 
Vanity  of  man,  as  mortal, 

702. 
Victory  over  death,  707. 
Victory,  value  of  Christ's, 

153. 
Visiting  a  friend,  648. 

WALKING  with  God, 
410. 

Wanderer  invited  to  re- 
turn, 203. 

Wanderin!?  thoughts,  408. 

War,  in  lime  of,  687,  688, 
922. 

Warning,  .1  voice  of,  803. 

Watch  and  pray,  792. 

Watcht'iilness,  439. 

Watching  for  souls,  567. 

Watchman,  tell  us,  859. 

Way,  the  narrow,  450. 

Weary  sinners,  818. 

Wedding  hymn,  645. 

Weighed,  the  sinner,  235. 

Welcome  to  Christian 
friends,  647. 

Welcome  to  Jesus  Christ, 
183,  592. 


Welcome  to  the  table,  515. 
Whwat  and  tares,  581. 
Whitsuntide,  172,  182,  528. 
Wicked,  judgment  of,  245. 
Will  ye  also  go  away,  105. 
Wine,  look  not  upon  it,  92S. 
Winter,  dOO. 
Witness  within,  356, 
Word,  famine  of  the,  S74. 
World,  end  of,  96. 
Worldling,  the  rich,  219. 
Worship,      happiness     of 

humble,  491,402. 
Worship  of  God,  501. 
Worship,  place  of,  895. 
Worship    preparation   for, 

503. 
Worship,  spiritual,  of  God, 

29. 
Worship,  the  Christian's, 

493. 
Wounds  and  intercession 

of  Christ,  157. 
Wrestling  with  God,  378. 

YOUNG,  a  call  to,  653. 
Young,  death  of,  715. 
Youth,  advantages  of  reli- 
gion in,  652. 
Youth  and  judgment,  653. 
Youth    invited  to  Ciirist, 
199. 

ZEAL,  prayer  for,  84.3. 
Zion,  comforted,  585. 
Zion,  glorie.s  of,  533. 
Zion,  triumphant,  85S. 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  PASSAGES. 


Qtnesis. 

Job. 

90:     3. 

673 

5 

24  .      . 

416 

3 

17  . 

477 

107:  30. 

457 

6 

3  .      . 

2-29 

3 

17  . 

723 

104:  34 . 

663 

17 

18  .      . 

657 

5 

6  . 

458 

119:  VT  . 

7 

24 

31  .      , 

591 

8 

16  . 

481 

118:  21. 

626 

^2 

26  .      . 

440 

8 

9  . 

630 

139:        . 

87 

49. 

10  .       . 

102 

13 
14: 

15  . 
4  . 

270 
90 

Proverbs. 

Exodus. 

14 

5  . 

673 

8:17.       . 

199 

17. 

15  .      . 

7«S 

19 

25  . 

158 

18:  24  .       . 

165 

23 

3 

378 

23  :  26  .       . 

190 

Leviticus 

2P- 

2 

3% 

16 

9  .      . 

340 

38: 

29  . 

606 

Ecclesiastes. 

Deuteronomy. 

Psalnu 

9:     5   . 
11:     9  .       . 

246 

:32: 

1 1,  12    . 

85 

1  : 

2  . 

3S2 

32: 

49  .      . 

478 

C: 

.^02 

Isaiah. 

32: 

49  .       . 

476 

19: 

5  .' 

€13 

3:  10  .       . 

468 

19: 

10   . 

6 

24:  18,20   . 

733 

1  Samuel. 

23: 

377 

25:     2   .       . 

326 

2: 

S  .      . 

673 

24: 

7   '. 

155 

26:     3  .       . 

296 

15: 

32  .       . 

6fi6 

v7  - 

8  . 

220 

26:     4   .       . 

IG-l 

^0: 

6  .       . 

403 

27:' 

8   .      . 

271 

32:     2   .       . 

334 

42: 

25  . 

422 

33  :  20,  21    . 

533 

2  Samuel 

42: 

461 

40:  28   .       . 

633 

7 : 

13  .       . 

4S9 

42: 

5  ".      , 

3^9 

46:     4  .       . 

656 

46: 

4  . 

365 

35:  10   .       . 

453 

1  Kings. 

46: 

«88 

51:   14  .       . 

477 

17: 

6   .      , 

83 

51: 

9  '. 

263 

52:     7   .       . 

585 

17: 

6  .      , 

769 

51  : 

5   . 

90 

52:  10   .      . 

587 

51: 

18  . 

579 

53:     1,3      . 

513 

2  Kings. 

63: 

32S 

55:     1  .      . 

183 

22: 

19  .       . 

250 

72: 

7,8 

536 

60:     4,5      . 

53^ 

73: 

25  . 

55 

62:  10,12    . 

549 

1 

Chronicles. 

73: 

25   . 

360 

63:     1   .      . 

539 

29: 

2S  .       . 

481 

77: 

8  .      . 

413 

62:  67  .       . 

582 

Ezra. 

84: 
84: 

9  . 

207 
401 

Jeremiah. 

; 

21    .      . 

570 

65: 

10  '. 

333 

3  :  22  .       . 

414 

87: 

3  . 

533 

8:  20  .      . 

237 

Esther. 

81: 

10  . 

625 

8:  20  .       . 

605 

4: 

16  .      . 
45 

216 

73: 

24  .      , 

613 

8:  20  .       . 
695 

803 

696       INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  PASSAGES. 


s 

22  .       . 

168 

10: 

46  .      . 

20S 

1  Corinthians. 

2'.) 

13   .       . 

497 

10: 

47   .      . 

2S0 

4:    7   .       .319 

31: 
31. 

3   .       . 
18  .       . 

358 
203 

Luhe. 

7:  29  .      .227 
13:     9,  12    .       82 

Ezekicl. 

1: 

46  .      . 
25  .       . 
2  .       . 

363 

13:         .       .     431 

36: 

20  .       . 

253 

6: 
10: 

121 
512 

16:  13  .       .     462 

Daniel. 

12: 
12: 

33   .       . 
16  .       . 

662 
219 

2  Corinthians. 
6:     2  .       .182 

2: 

45   .      . 

546 

13: 

6   . 

eo-j 

13:  14  .       .     757 

5: 

27   .       . 

235 

13: 

28   .       . 

737 

9: 

20   .       . 

102 

14: 

22  .      . 

198 

Galatians. 

■Hosea. 

15: 

31    .      . 

1S9 

4:  16  .       .     559 

14: 

12  .      . 

415 

15: 
15: 

13  . 

10  . 

205 
583 

6:  14   .       .     129 

11: 

4   .       . 

414 

18: 

17  .      . 

485 

Ephesians. 

^nios. 

18: 

13  . 

290 

2:    5   .       .     317 

3: 

1-G    . 

690 

19: 
19: 

10  . 
38  . 

3-25 
347 

2:     5  .       .     316 
2;  18   .       ,        41 

J\hcah. 

23: 

42   . 

206 

3 :     9,  10    .       9«> 

7: 

18   .       . 
Haggai. 

352 

24: 

34  .      . 
John. 

150 

3:  17   .       .     324 
4 :     8,  12    .     5m 
6:  13  .     ..     562 

2: 

2: 

8  .      . 
6  .      . 

663 
102 

1: 
1: 

3: 

1-14. 

29  . 
7   . 

99 
320 
215 

Philippians. 
1  :  23   .       .     477 

Zachariah. 

4: 

35  . 

535 

1  :  23   .       .     479 

13: 

1    . 

795 

4: 

24  . 

14 

1:  23   .     (.     481 

13: 

1    .       . 

196 

5: 

2-4 

292 

4:     1   .       .     563 

13: 

1 

327 

6: 

37   . 

192 

6: 

53  . 

525 

Colossians. 

Matthew. 

6: 

67  . 

405 

1  :  16  .       .       99 

6: 

6  .      . 

486 

9: 

4   . 

234 

8: 

23   .       . 

207 

14: 

2  . 

748 

1  Thessalonians. 

13: 

37-42  . 

581 

14: 

27  . 

279 

5:  17   .       .     483 

13: 

33   .      , 

792 

21: 

16   . 

387 

17: 

4  .       . 

118 

Acts. 

1  Timothy. 

17: 

20  .       . 

4a9 

1  :  16  .       .     27& 

19 

14  .      . 

713 

9: 

11    .      . 

487 

21 

9  .      . 

3-17 

9: 

16   .      . 

272 

Tittts. 

24- 

32  .       . 

736 

20: 

26  . 

564 

3:3.       .338 

25 

40  .       . 

665 

26: 

22  . 

644 

25 

31    .      46 

,  736 

Hebrews. 

25: 

41    .       . 

751 

Romans. 

2:  16  .       .     112 

1- 

30   . 

56 

4:2.      ..170 

Mark. 

3 

16   . 

238 

4:7.      .     21H 

8 

36  .       . 

64 

5 

12  . 

90 

5:     7—15  .     273 

9 

48   .      . 

750 

7 

15   . 

260 

10:  39  .      .     318 

10 

14  .      . 

510 

7 

9  . 

268 

11:  13   .      .     45i 

INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  PASSAGES.       697 


12: 

7 

435 

2  Peter. 

6: 

14  . 

731 

13: 

14  .   '. 

4J7 

2: 

22  .   .  406 

9—17  . 

746 

13: 

14  .   . 

451 

ll': 

15  .   . 

531 

13: 

IT  .   . 

5(37 

Jude. 

14: 

23  .   . 

530 

1  Peter. 

14 

15  .   .  735 

14: 

3  .   . 

531 

1: 

18  .   . 

322 

14: 

6-8  . 

537 

2: 

373 

Revelation. 

20 

12  .   . 

734 

2: 

7  '.       . 

386 

1 

7  .   .731 

22: 

17  .   . 

731 

3: 

22  .   . 

56 

3 

20  .   .  204 

22: 

16  .   . 

163 

5: 

8  .   . 

465 

5 

12  .   .154 

22: 

17  .   . 

191 

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18  42. 


FORMULA 

FOR   THE 

(SJobernnicnt  antJ  BiscfpHne 

OF  THE 

EVANGEIilCAIi    LUTHERAN    CHURCH^ 


CHAPTER  L 

FRELIMINAUY  PRINCIPLES. 

Section  L  We  believe  that  from  an  examina- 
tion of  tlie  works  of  nature  and  the  course  of 
events,  we  may  derive  evidence  of  the  existence  of 
God  and  the  prominent  truths  of  natural  religion.''^ 

II.  But  that  the  evidence  of  natural  religion  is 
not  such  as  to  aff jrd  us  a  satisfactory  knovvledge 
of  the  nature  of  God  and  our  relation  to  him  ;  nor 
as  influence  sufficient  to  urge  us  to  duty  ;t  and  that 
therefore  a  farther  revelation  from  God  is  desirable. 

III.  We  beheve  that  such  a  revelation  God  has 
given,  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers  manners,  unto 
the  fathers,  and  in  later  days  by  his  Divine  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  and  his  inspired  servants;!  and  that 
this  revelation  is  contained  in  the  books  known  in 
Protestant  Christendom,  as  the  01d§  and  New 
Testament ;  that  every  individual  is  bound  to  re- 
ceive this  as  hisinfallil)le  rule  of  faitb  and  practice^ 
and  to  be  governed  by  it. II 

IV.  We  hold  that  liberty  of  conscience  and 
the  free  exercise  of  private  judgment  in  matters  of 

*  Rom.  \.1().  f  Acts  iv.  12.  Rom.  Hi.  1,2.  J  Ileb. 
i.  1,  2  ?  2  Tim.  iii.  16.  i|  John  v.  39.  Acts  xvii.ll. 
John  .\iv.  16,  17. 

3 


4  FORMULA   OF 

religion,  arc  natural  and  unalienable  rights  of  men, 
of  which  no  government,  civil  or  ecclesiastical  can 
deprive  us.* 

V.  As  ^fi.  order  is  necessary  to  the  prosperity 
of  every  associate  body,  and  as  Jesus  Christ  has 
left  no  entire,  specific  form  of  Government  and 
Discipline  for  his  church,  it  is  the  duty  of  every 
individual  church  to  adopt  such  regulations  as  ap- 
pear to  them  most  consistent  with  the  spirit  and 
precepts  of  the  New  Testament,  and  best  calculated 
to  subserve  the  interest  of  the  church  of  Christ. 

VI.  And  as  men  exercising  the  right  of  private 
judgment,  agree  in  the  opinion,  that  Christianity 
requires  a  social  connexion  among  its  professors, 
and  as  experience  proves  that  men  will  differ  in 
some  of  their  views  of  doctrine  and  discipline  ;  and 
as  too  much  difference  of  opinion  would  be  pre- 
judicial to  the  objects  of  the  association  ;  therefore 
reason  dictates  that  those  of  similar  views  should 
associate  together,  that  it  is  their  duty  to  require 
for  admission  to  church-membership  among  them 
or  for  induction  into  the  sacred  office,  and  for  con- 
tinuance in  either,  such  terms  as  they  deem  most 
accordant  with  the  precepts  and  spirit  of  the  Bible. 

VII.  Upon  the  broad  basis  of  these  principles, 
was  the  Evangelic  Lutheran  Church  founded,  im- 
mediately after  the  Reformation.  Adhering  to 
the  same  principles,  the  church  in  America  is  go- 
verned by  f/iree  Judicatories:  the  Council  of  each 
individual  church,  the  District  Synods  consisting 
of  all  the  clergy  and  an  equal  number  of  laymen 
from  a  particular  district  of  country,  and  one  Ge- 
neral Synod,  Ibrmed  by  representatives  from  all 
the  difierent  Synods  of  the  Lutheran  Church. 
The  ratio  of  clerical  and  lay-representatives  is 
determined  in  the  Constitution  of  the  General 
Synod  ;  and  the  powers  of  this  body  are  only  those 
of  an  Advisory  Council. 

*  Rom.  ii.  13.  15,  and  others.  Dan.  vi.  1,  ?3.  Acts 
iv.  i'J. 


THE    LUTHERAN   CHURCH.  5 

CHAPTER  II. 

OF  THE  CHURCH. 
TART  I. 

OF  THE  INVISIBLE  CIIUHCII. 

Sec.  I.  The  true  or  invisible  Church  of  Christ 
is  the  collective  body  of  all*  tho?e  of  every  religious 
denomination  in  the  world,  who  are  in  a  state  of 
grace. t 

II.  The  true  Church  of  Christ  is  a  spiritual  X 
society,  consisting  of  members  whose  quahfica- 
tions*^  are  spiritual,  and  who  are  associated  for 
spiritual  purposes.  II 

III.  It  is  a  catholic  or  universal^  society:  its 
members  not  being  confined  to  any  particular 
nation  or  religious  denomination. 

PART  IL 

OF  THE  EXTEFvNAL  OR  VISIBLE  CHURCH. 

Sec.  I.  The  visible  church  is  the  collective  body 
of  those  who  profess  the  Christian  religion  ;  con- 
sisting of  all  those  who  have  been  admitted  to 
membership  by  baptism,**  and  have  not  been  de- 
prived of  it  by  excommunication. 

II.  Of  this  society  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ  is  the  true  and  only  head  ;tt  having  neither 
abandoned  his  church  nor  appointed  any  vicar  in 
his  stead. 

III.  As  the  spiiit  of  Christianity  leads  its  posses- 
sors to  social  intercoursett  with  each  other  ;  and 
as  such  a  connexion  is  essential  to  the  accomplish- 

*Ephiv.l.7.  tMaft.  vii.  21.xii.  50.  Acts  x.  35. 
t  John  xviii.  36.  $  t  John  iv.  13.  ||  Erih.  iv.  12. 
1  rhess.  V.  11.  IT  1  Cor.  i.  2.  John  x.  16.  Rom.  xii.  4. 
Eph.  iv.-4  6.  **  Matt,  xxviii.  19.  +t  Eph.  v.  23,  21. 
i.  22.  U  John  xiii.  31,  35.  Eph.  iv.  3.  v.  19. 
2g2 


b  FORMULA   OF 

inent  of  the  object  of  the  Christian  church  ;  and  as 
such  a  relation  can  subsist  only  among  persons  of 
contiguous  residence;  therefore  Christians,  hving 
near  together,  have,  from  the  time  of  the  apostles,* 
formed  themselves  into  societies  for  the  better  at- 
tainment of  the  objects  of  the  Christian  institution. 
And  every  society  participates  in  the  duties  of  the 
whole  church. 

IV.  It  is  the  duty  of  every  such  society  and  of 
the  visible  church  at  large,  to  liave  the  word  and 
sacraments  administered  in  their  purity, +  to  give  an 
adequate  and  just  support  to  the  pastor  or  pastors 
who  minister  unto  them,  to  provide  for  the  per- 
petuation of  an  able  and  faithful  ministry,!  and  to 
endeavour  to  propagate  the  gospel  to  the  ends  of 
the  earth. '^ 

V.  It  is  the  duty  of  the  church  to  watch  over  the 
purity  and  faithfulness  of  her  members.ll 

VI.  The  jurisdiction  of  the  church  is  purely 
spiritual ;  it  ought  to  have  no  connexion  with  the 
civil  government, IT  neither  ought  its  decisions  be 
enforced  by  the  arm  of  civil  power. 

VII.  The  power  of  the  church  is  purely  declara- 
tive, whether  exercised  by  an  individual  chdrch- 
council,  or  by  any  other  ecclesiastical  judicatory  ; 
i.  e.  the  Bible  is  their  juridical  code,  and  their  de- 
cisions are  valid  only  because  founded  on  Scripture. 

VIII.  The  visible  church  is  not  an  association 
to  which  we  may  belong  or  not  at  our  option  ;  but 
it  is  the  duty  of  every  one  who  has  an  opportunity, 
to  be  a  faithful  member  of  it.** 

*  Acts  h.  41.  1  Thess.  ii.  14.  Gal.  i.  22.  +  1  Tim. 
iv.  6.  vi.  3.  5.  Gal.  i.  8,  9.  J  Tit.  i.  5.  2  Tim.  ii.  2 
$  Matt,  x.wiii.  19,  20.  |I  1  Cor.  v.  7.  13.  U  John  xviiL 
3(5.        **  Matt,  xxviii.  19.  xi.  28,  29. 


THE   LUTHERAN   CHURCH.  / 

CHAPTER  III. 

OF  THE  OFFICERS  OF  THE  CHURCH. 
OF  PASTORS. 
Sec.  I.  Our  Lord  and  Saviour  himself  instituted 
the  clerical  office  in  the  New  Testament  church, 
and  made  it  of  perpetual  standing.*  The  persons 
filling  this  office,  are  in  scripture  designated  by  dif- 
ferent names,  as  bishop,  presbyter  or  elder,  <Scc.  t 
indicative  of  the  duties  of  the  office.  All  these  are 
by  divine  right  of  equal  rank,t  and  their  duties  are 
priniipally  iliese  :  to  expound  the  word  of  God,  to 
conduct  the  public  v:orship  ofGod,§  to  admlitister  the 
sacramr7i(s  of  the  churchM  and  to  admonish  men  of 
their  duties,'^  as  well  as  by  all  proper  means,  public 
and  private,  to  edify  the  church  of  Christ. 

II.  Those  other  officers  who  were  endowed 
with  miraculous  gifts,  and  whose  instrumentality 
Christ  used  in  first  forming  the  church,  were  extra- 
ordinary and  of  temporary  standing. 

III.  Pastors  are  amenable  for  their  conduct  to 
the  Synod  to  which  they  belong;  and  that  Synod 
is  the  tribunal  which  has  the  entire  jurisdiction  over 
them  :  excepting  in  those  cases,  where  a  regular 
appeal  is  obtained  to  the  General  Synod,  aggreably 
to  Art.  iii.  sec.  v.  1,  2.  of  the  Constitution  of  Ge- 
neral Synod. 

IV.  No  minister  shall  knowingly  grant  to  a 
member  of  another  congregation  any  privileges  of 
the  church,  which  would  be  denied  to  said  mem- 
ber by  his  own  pastor. 

V.  It  is  the  sacred  duty  of  every  minister  so  to 
conduct  himself,  that  his  hfe  shall  present  to  his 
congregations  an  example  of  true  Christian  propriety 

*  Matt,  xxviii.  19,  20.  2  Tim.  ii.  2.  Tit.  i.  5.  |  2  Cor. 
iv.  1.  Eph.  iv.  11.  t  Luke  xxii.  25,26.  Acts  xx.  17, 
compared  with  28.  $  Epii.  iv.  11,  12.  Acts  viii.  28.  31. 
1  Pet.  v.  1,  2.  UMatt.  xxviii.  19.  1  Cor.  xi.  23.  iv.  L 
H  Acts  vi.  2.  6. 


8  FORMrLA   OF 

of  deportment :  And  should  any  minister  of  our 
church  he  guihy  of  an  open  vice,  (which  may  God 
in  mercy  prevent!)  it  thall  he  the  duty  of  the 
church-conncilcarnesily  to  exhort  hitn  several  times 
to  reformation  ;  and  if  this  should  prove  ineflectual, 
or  if  the  case  be  such  as  to  bring  disgrace  upon 
ihe  church,  to  report  him  to  the  President  of  the 
iSyriod. 

OF  ELDERS  JiXD  DEACOJ^'S. 

VI.  The  other  officers  of  the  church  are  Eiders 
and  Deacons,  who  are  elected  by  the  members  of 
the  church,  as  their  agents  to  perform  some  of  the 
duties  originally  devolving  on  themselves.  The 
principal  duties  of  Elders  are,  to  aid  the  pastor  or 
pastors  in  administering  the  government  and  disci- 
pline of  the  church  ;  to  endeavour  to  preserve  peace 
and  harmony  in  the  church  ;  to  visit  the  congrega- 
tional schools,  and  promote  the  religious  education 
of  the  children  of  the  church;  and  to  visit  the  sick 
and  afflicted ;  and  aid  in  the  performance  of  such 
other  duties  as  are  incumbent  on  the  church-council. 

The  duties  of  the  Deacons'  office  are  jnuncfipally 
these  :  to  lead  an  exemplary  lite  as  commanded  in 
Scripture,*  to  minister  unto  the  poor,t  extending  to 
their  wants  and  distributing  faithfully  amongst  them 
the  collections  which  may  be  made  for  their  use ; 
to  assist  the  pastor  in  the  administration  of  the  Eu- 
charist, to  attend  and  render  all  necessary  service 
at  stated  worship  ;  to  see  that  their  minister  receives 
a  just  and  adequate  support,  according  to  the  com- 
mands of  our  Lord ;  to  administer  the  temporal  con- 
cerns of  the  church  ;  and  to  aid  in  the  performance 
of  such  other  duties  as  are  incumbent  onihe  church- 
council.  Both  these  officers  are  elected  by  the 
people,  and  it  is  their  duty  to  feel  the  deepest  inte- 
rest in  the  advancement  of  piety  among  the  mem- 
bers of  the  church,  and  to  exert  their  utmost  in- 
fluence to  promote  it. 

♦  1  Tim.Viii.  13,  and  others.       f  Acts  vi.  2.«. 


THE   LUTHERAN   CHURCH.  \f 

VJl.  The  elders  and  deacons  are  the  represent- 
atives of  the  whole  church,  and  each  church  shall 
determine  the  number  of  their  officers  and  the  term 
of  their  duration  in  office  ;  yet  in  no  case  shall  they 
serve  less  than  two  years,  nor  more  than  eight, 
unless  re-elected. 

VIII.  When  persons  have  been  elected  to  the 
office  of  elder  or  deacon,  they  shall  be  inducted 
into  their  office  according  to  the  form  prescribed 
by  the  church.*  Those  congregations  which  have 
been  in  the  habit  of  having  trustees,  may,  if  they 
deem  it  e.xpedient,  still  retain  them,  and  continue  to 
them  such  privileges  as  they  may  deem  expedient. 


CHAPTER  IV. 

OF  THE  CIIURCH-COUNCIL. 

Sec.  I.  The  church-council  is  the  lowest  judi- 
catory of  the  church,  consisting  of  the  pastor  or 
f)astors  and  all  the  elders  and  deacons  of  a  particu- 
ar  church. 

II.  The  pastor,  together  with  half  the  other  ex- 
isting members  of  the  council,  and  in  the  necessary 
absence  of  the  pastor,  two-thirds  of  the  remaining 
members  of  the  council,  shall  constitute  a  quorum. 

III.  But  no  business  connected  with  the  govern- 
ment or  discipline  of  the  church  shall  be  transacted 
without  the  presence  of  the  minister,  unless  his 
absence  is  unavoidable  or  voluntary,  or  the  church 
be  vacant.  And  when  present,  the  pastor  shall  be 
ex  oificio  chairman. 

IV.  The  church-council  t  shall  have  the  super- 
intendence of  all  the  temporal  concerns  of  the 
church,  and  shall  see  that  they  are  administered 
with  wisdom,  faithfulness,  and  justice.  They  shall 
also  elect  a  depiuy  to  represent  them  at  the  annual 
synodical  meeting. 

♦  Vide  "  Liturgy,  &c."       f  1  Thesa.  v.  12, 13. 


10  FORMULA   OF 

V.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  council  to  admit 
to  membership  adults,  who  shall  make  applicaiion, 
and  whom,  on  mature  examination,  they  shall  judge 
t«be  possessed  of  the  qualifications  hereafter  speci- 
fied.* 'I'hey  shall  be  obedient  subjects  of  divine 
grace — that  is,  they  must  either  be  genuine  Chris- 
tians, or  satisfy  the  church-council  that  they  are 
sincerely  endeavouring  to  become  such.  Also  to 
admit  to  the  communion  of  the  church  all  those 
who  were  admitted  to  church  membership  in  their 
infancy,  and  whom  on  like  examination,  they  shall 
judge  possessed  of  the  above-mentioned  qualifica- 
tions. No  one  shall  be  considered  a  fit  subject  for 
confirmation  who  has  not  previously  attended  a 
course  of  religious  lectures,  delivered  by  the  pastor 
on  the  most  important  doctrines  and  principles  ot 
religion  ;  unless  the  pastor  should  be  satisfied  that 
the  applicant's  attainments  arc  adequate  witliout 
this  attendance.  And  when  adults  are  admitted  to 
membership,  their  baptism  shall,  if  possible,  be  per- 
formed publicly  before  the  church :  and  when  mem- 
bers who  were  baptized  in  their  infancy  are  admit- 
ted to  full  communion,  they  shall  in  the  same  pub- 
lic manner  confirm  their  baptismal  vows  according 
to  the  form  of  confirmation  customary  in  the  church. 

VI.  It  is  recommended  to  the  church-council  to 
keep  a  complete  list  of  all  the  comnmning  mem- 
bers of  the  church. 

VII.  If  any  member  of  the  church-council  should 
conduct  himself  in  a  manner  unworthy  of  his  office, 
he  may  be  accused  before  the  council ;  and  if  Ibund 
guilty,  his  case  shall  be  referred  to  the  w'hole 
church  for  decision. 

VIII.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  council ;  to  ad- 
minister the  discipline  of  the  church,  on  all  those 
whose  conduct  is  inconsistent  with  their  Christian 
profession,  or  who  entertain  fundamental  errors.t 
To  this  end  they  shall  have  power  to  cite  any  of 

*  Mark  .\vi.  10.  John  iii.  5.  Actsviii.  12.  xvi.  11, 15. 
t  1  Cor.  V.  7.  13. 


tHE   LUTHERAN   CHURCH.  11 

their  church  members  to  appear  before  them  ;  and 
to  endeavour  to  obtain  other  witnesses  when  the 
case  may  require  it.  It  shall  rurtlicr  be  the  duty 
of  the  council,  when  any  member  ofi'ends,  first 
privately  to  admonish  him.  or  if  necessary  to  call 
him  to  an  account ;  and  when  they  shall  deem  these 
measures  ineffectual,  to  suspend  or  excommunicate 
him  ;  that  is,  to  debar  him  from  the  privileges  pecu- 
liar to  church  membership,  according  to  the  pre- 
.'cepts  of  the  New  Testament  laid  down  in  this  form. 
It  shall  also  be  their  duty  to  restore*  those  subjects 
of  suspension  or  excommunication,  to  all  the  privi- 
leges of  the  church,  who  shall  manifest  sincere 
repentance.  Every  act  of  excommunication  or  of 
restoration  may  be  published  to  the  church,  if 
deemed  necessary  by  the  majority  of  the  council. 

IX.  The  church-council  may  at  any  time  be 
convened  by  the  minister ;  and  it  shall  be  his  duty 
to  call  a  ineeting  when  requested  by  two  members 
of  the  council,  or  by  one-fourth  of  the  electors  of 
the  church,  or  when  directed  by  the  Synod. 

X.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  church-council  to 
watch  over  the  religious  education  of  the  children 
of  the  church,  and  to  see  that  they  be  occasionally 
collected,  for  the  purpose  of  being  taught  the  Cate- 
chism of  the  church,  and  instructed  in  the  duties  and 
principles  of  the  Christian  religion.  The  council  of 
every  church  shall  have  the  management  of  the 
school-house  attached  to  that  church,  and  shall  be 
ex  officio  trustees  of  the  same.  They  shall  endea- 
vour to  obtain  pious,  well-qualified,  and  faithful 
teachers,  and  to  see  that  the  children  of  the  church, 
as  far  as  practicable,  attend  this  school,  and  that 
they  be  there  also  taught  the  Catechism  of  the 
church,  and  in  general  the  duties  of  religion.  In  all 
places  where  there  is  not  yet  a  school-house  attach- 
ed to  the  church,  they  shall  encourage  the  people 
and  endeavour  to  have  one  erected.  And  no  per- 
son shall  teach  in  any  of  oar  congregational  school- 

*  2  Cor.  ii.  7.     Gal.  vi.  1. 


12  FORMULA   OF 

liouscs    without   the   permission   of  the   church- 
couiicil. 

XL  The  church-connril  shall  keep  a  record  of 
their  proceedings',  of  all  tjic  baptisms,  and  of  per- 
sons admitted  to  sacramental  communion  ;  an  ab- 
stract of  which  shall  be  annually  sent  to  the  Synod 
for  inspection. 

XII.  In  all  cases  of  appeal  from  the  decisions 
of  the  church-council,  the  council  shall  fake  no 
further  measures  grounded  on  their  decision  until 
the  sentence  has  been  reviewed  by  the  Synod.  But 
if  the  decision  appealed  from  be  a  sentence  of  sus- 
pension or  excommunication,  it  shall  immediately 
take  efl'ect  and  continue  in  force  until  reversed  by 
the  Synod.  And  in  every  case  of  appeal,  the 
church-council  sliall  send  a  deiaiicd  and  correct 
account  of  their  proceeding  in  the  case,  and  of  tlie 
charges  and  evidence  on  both  sides. 

XIII.  Any  vacant  congregation  also  may  send 
a  delegate,  to  lay  its  concerns  before  the  Synod. 
And  the  church-councils  of  each  clerical  district 
may  aiuiually  send  to  the  Synod  as  many  lay  dele- 
gates as  there  are  ministers  present  at  ihfe  Synod 
from  said  district. 


CHAPTER  V. 

OF  CHUKCH  MOIEER5. 

Sec.  I.  The  meiribers  of  any  particular  clmrch 
are  all  those  members  of  the  visible  (see  chap.  2, 
sec.  1)  church,  who  are  associated  together  under 
some  form  of  Chrislian  govrrnmont  ar.d  discipline, 
for  divine  worship  and  the  b-ettcr  attainment  of  the 
objects  of  the  Christian  institution. 

II.  Every  church  member  is  amenable  to  the 
council,  anil  must  oppear  before  them  when  cited, 


THE    LtriHEltAN    CHUKCH.  13 

and  submit  to  the  discipline  of  the  church  regularly 
adiuinistercd.* 

Hi.  It  is  rlie  duty  of  every  church  membor  to 
lead  a  Christian  liie :  that  is,  to  pertbnu  all  the 
duties  rciiuircd  of  him  or  her  in  scripture.  'I'hus  it 
is  the  duty  of  adults  to  perform  all  tiic  Chrisiian 
duties,  not  to  neglect  the  public  worship  of  God  ;t 
nor  the  participation  of  the  Lord's  Suppert  when- 
ever an  opportunity  is  aflbrded.  It  is  the  duty  of 
parents  to  educate  their  children  in  the  nurture  and 
admonition  of  the  Lord,vN  to  teach  them  the  doc- 
trines of  the  church,  and  to  subject  them  to  the 
ordinnmces  of  the  same. II  And  when  young  mem- 
bers reach  the  years  of  maturity  and  have  attained 
the  natural  ability  to  partake  ot  the  Lord's  Supper 
in  the  manner  commanded,  it  is  their  duty  to  be 
worthy  communicants  at  the  Lord's  table. 

TV.  Any  member  being  dissatisfied  with  the  de- 
cision of  the  church-council  relative  to  himself,  may 
appeal  to  the  Synod.  But  in  every  such  case,  the 
apphcaint  shall  give  notice  to  the  church-council  of 
his  intention,  either  immediately,  or  wi'.hin  two 
weeks  of  the  time  when  the  sentence  was  made 
known  to  him  ;  and  shall  specify  to  them  the  reasons 
of  his  dissatislaction,  and  the  ;^round  of  his  appeal. 

V.  It  is  recommended,  that  when  a  member  of 
one  of  our  churches  moves  into  the  bounds  of 
another,  and  wislies  to  be  admitted  to  the  privileges 
of  the  church,  he  .shall  bring  with  him  a  certificate 
of  good  standing  from  his  lormer  pasitor. 

VI.  It  is  recommended  as  accordant  with  the 
principles  of  the  New  Testament,  that  the  mem- 
bers of  the  church  ought  not  to  prosecute  each 
other  before  a  civil  tribunal,  until  they  have  first 
made  an  attempt  to  settle  their  point  of  difference 
through  the  mediation  of  their  Christian  brethren. 


*  Tit.  iii.  10.  Matt,  xviii.  17,  IS.       +  Ileb.  x,  25.  Co!, 
iii.  16.    Acts  ii.  46.    Malt,  xviii.  20.    E.^od.  .xx.  8.  Psaltii 
lxxxiv.2.  9.  11.        t  1  ^or.  xi.   24,25.         $  Epli.   vi.  4. 
|l  liph.  vi.  4.    2  Tim.  iii.  14,  15. 
46  2  H 


14  FUKMUr.A  or 

CHAPTER  VI. 

OK  L  LECTIO -VS. 

Sf:c.  I.  All  congregational  elections  must  be 
published  by  the  church-council  to  the  congrega- 
tion at  least  two  M'ceks  before  the  election. 

II.  I'he  council  may  publish  a  congregational 
meeting  lor  any  lawful  purpose  when  they  shall 
deem  it  necessary,  and  they  shall  he  compelled  so 
to  do,  when  reciuired  by  one-third  of  the  lawful 
electors  of  the  church. 

III.  The  electors  of  any  particular  church  in  our 
comie.xion,  are  all  those  who  are  in  full  com- 
munion with  the  same,  who  submit  to  its  govern- 
ment and  discipline  regularly  administered,  and 
who  contribute  according  to  their  ability  i»nd  en- 
gagements to  all  ii.s  necessary  e.xpendi'ures. 

iV.  At  all  elections  for  El<icrs  or  Dt aeons,  no 
person  may  be  elected  to  either  of  said  ofrices, 
w!io  is  not  a  member  in  full  communion  yvith  said 
church. 

V.  When  an  election  is  held  in  a  vacant  congre- 
gation for  a  pastor,  two-thirds  of  all  the  electors 
shall  be  necessary  to  an  election,  and  if  the  votes 
were  not  unanimous,  it  is  recommended  that  the 
presiding  officer  shall  invite  the  minoritv  t^o  concur 
in  the  decision.  He  shall  give  tho1iUM«t«**  a  cer- 
tificate, signed  by  himself,  of  the  election.  This 
ccrtiticate,  with  a  statement  of  the  support*  which 
they  promise  him,  shall  be  a  legal  call  to  the 
pastor  therein  specified. 

VI.  At  elections  lor  members  of  the  church- 
council,  the  existing  council  «lmll  nominate  twice 
as  many  persons  as  are  to  be  elected,  and  the 
church  may  nominate  half  as  many  more,  from 
whom  the  officers  may  be  chosen. 

*  1  Tim.  V.  S.     1  Cor.  ix.  1 1.    Luke  x.  7. 


THE    LUTHERAN    CHL'KLH.  15 

^'II.  It",  from  any  cause,  a  vacancy  occurs  in  the 
council  in  the  interval  between  the  stated  elections, 
it  shall  be  filled  without  delay  by  a  special  election, 
and  the  person  thus  elected  shall  serve  until  the 
reirular  expiration  of  the  time  of  the  member  in 
whose  place  he  was  elected. 


CHAPTER  VII. 

OF  PRAYER-MEETINGS,  ETC. 

Sec.  I.  As  prayer  is  one  of  the  most  necessary 
duties  of  a  Christian,*  and  as  prayer- meetings 
have  been  of  the  utmost  importance  and  usefulness, 
it  is  therefore  most  earnestly  recommended  to  the 
different  churches  in  our  connexion,  to  establish 
and  promote  them  among  our  members.  These 
meetings  may  be  held  in  the  church,  school-iiouse, 
or  in  private  houses  ;  and  their  object  is  the  spiritual 
edification  of  the  persons  present ;  but  the  utmost 
precaution  must  ever  be  observed,  that  God,  who 
is  a  Spirit,  be  worshipped  in  spirit  and  in  truth— 
that  they  be  characterized  by  that  solemnity  and 
decorum  which  ought  ever  to  attend  divine  wor- 
ship;  and  that  no  disorder  be  tolerated,  or  any 
thing  that  is  calculated  to  interrupt  the  devotions 
of  those  who  are  convened,  or  prevent  their  *^iving 
the  fullest  attention  to  him  who  is  engaged  in  lead- 
ing the  meeting  ; — in  short,  that,  according  to  the 
injunctions  of  the  apostle,  all  things  be  done  "  de- 
cently and  in  order." 

II.  It  is  solemnly  recommended  to  all  church- 
members,  and  more  especially  to  the  members  of 
the  council,  to  make  daily  worship  in  their  family 
a  sacred  duty.t 

*  1  Thes3.  V.  17.  Lnke  xviii.  1.  Col.  iv.  2.  f  Acts 
ii.  44.    Eph.  vi.  4.    Acts  x.  12.    Jer.  x.  25. 


16  FORM  TLA,    ETC. 

III.  It  is  recommended  that  no  one  shall  be 
permitted  in  future  to  act  as  a  sponsor,  unless  he 
or  she  be  in  full  communion  with  the  Christian 
church. 

IV.  It  is  expedient  that  no  person  be  permitted 
to  preach  in  any  of  tiic  churches  in  our  connexion, 
except  by  consent  oithc  pastor  and  council  of  said 
church,  and  in  the  alxsence  of  the  pastor,  by  per- 
mission of  the  council. 


C  OXS  TITUTION  OF  S  YNODS. 


CHAPTER  Vlir. 

OF  SYNODS. 

Sec.  I.  It  was  found  necessary  and  profitable  in 
the  primitive  church,  to  have  an  occasional  meeting 
of  diflerent  individual  churches,  for  the  purpose  oT 
consultation  and  mutual  encouragement,  in  pre- 
serving their  purity  and  prom.oting  their  welfare.* 
This  apostolical  custom  is  retained  in  the  Lutheran 
Church,  under  the  name  of  Conference,  Synod,  and 
General  Synod. 

II.  A  Synod  consists  of  all  the  ministers  and  H- 
censed  candidates,  and  an  equal  number  of  lay- 
di'Ie^atcs,  wiiliin  a  certain  district. 

III.  The  number  of  lay-votes  can  never  exceed 
that  of  the  ordained  clergymen  and  licentiates  ;  and 
if  a  lay-delegate  be  present  from  a  district  from 
which  there  is  no  minister  present  in  the  Synod,  he 
shall  have  a  seat  and  the  liberty  of  speech,  but  no 
vote. 

IV.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  each  Synod  to  see  that 
the  rules  of  govornrnerit  and  discipline  prescribed  in 
this  formula,  are  observed  by  all  the  congregations 
and  ministers  within  their  bounds ;  to  receive  ap- 
peals from  decisions  of  church-councils,  and  of  spe- 
cial conferences,  when  regularly  brought  before 
them,  and  review  and  reverse  or  confirm  the  deci-' 
sions  to  which  they  refer ;  to  examine  and  decide  on 
all  charges  against  ministers  and  licentiates,  that  of 
heterodoxy  alone  excepted  ;  to  form  and  change 
ministerial"  districts  ;  to  attend  to  any  business  relat- 
ing to  their  churches,  which  isregularly  brought  be- 
fore them  ;  to  provide  supplies  for  destitute  congre- 
gations, and  to  devise  and  execute  all  suitable  mea- 

*  Acts  XV.  2,  6,  22,  23—28.  Acts  xi.  22,  30,  x.xi.  17, 18. 
Acts  vi. 

2  A  2  17 


18  FORMULA   OF 

suros  for  the  promotion  of  piety  and  the  general 
prosperity  of  the  church,  not  otherwise  disposed  of 
in  this  formula. 

V.  To  this  end  the  Synod  and  Ministcrium  shall 
have  power  10  cite  any  church-members  vviihin  tiieir 
bo\mds  to  appear  beloro  them,  and  to  endeavour  to 
oblainolherwinesses,  when  the  case  may  require  it. 

VI.  li  any  congregation,  hitlierto  in  connexion 
with  a  Synod,  should  refuse  to  observe  the  resolu- 
tions of  said  Synod,  or  the  provisions  of  this  formula, 
it  shall  be  excluded  from  connexion  with  said  Synod 
durincr  the  time  of  its  refusal ;  nor  shall  any  oiher 
Synod,  noraiiy  Lutheran  minister  or  licentiate,  lake 
charge  of  it  without  special  permission  of  the  Presi- 
dent. Provided,  however,  that  if  the  charter  of  an 
incorporated  congregation  be  at  variance  with  any 
articles  of  the  formula,  said  charter  shall  have  pre- 
cedence of  those  articles  with  which  it  is  in  conflict. 

VII.  Any  congregation  may  become  connected 
with  the  Synod  within  whose  bounds  it  is  situated, 
by  acceding  to  the  provisions  of  this  formula,  and 
making  some  annual  contribution  towards  deJ^Vaying 
the  necessary  expenses  of  said  Synod.  For  this 
purpose  an  annual  collection  ouglii  to  be  held  in 
each  congregation. 

VIII.  At  least  one  meeting  of  each  Synod  shall 
be  held  every  year,  at  such  time  and  place  as  may 
have  been  determined  on. 

IX.  No  minister  or  licentiate  shall  be  absent  from 
the  meeting  of  the  Synod  without  the  most  urgent 
necessity.  In  case  of  his  absence  he  shall,  if  pos- 
sible, send  to  the  Synod  a  written  apology  for 
his  absence.  Voluntary  ministerial  engagements 
shall  not  be  regarded  as  a  sufficient  excuse.  Any 
minister  or  licentiate  violating  the  provisions  of  this 
section,  shall  be  called  to  account  by  the  President 
at  the  next  meeting. 

X.  These  written  apologies,  as  well  as  all  other 
letters  and  papers  intended  for  the  Synod  or  Minis- 
lerium,  ought  to  be  addressed  to  the  President. 

XI.  The  minister  of  the  placein  which  the  Synod 


THE    LUTIIKRAN    CHURCH.  19 

is  held,  with  the  church-council,  shull  eiiclcavour  lo 
))rovi(ie  for  ihecnteriainineni  of  ihc  ministers,  can- 
didates, f\nd  l:iy-delegtues.  by  Cliristian  friends. 

XII.  All  the  menibersof  the  Synod  shall  endea- 
vour to  asseinble  on  the  evening  preceding  the 
day  appointed. 

XIII.  Divine  worship  shall  be  celebrated,  during 
the  meeting  of  the  Synod,  as  often  as  may  be  con- 
venient, and  consistent  with  the  business  of  the 
Synod. 

XIV.  Ministers  in  good  standing  in  other  Synods, 
or  in  any  sister  churches,  who  may  happen  to  be 
present,' or  who  appear  as  delegates  from  said 
ijodies,  may  be  received  as  advisory  members,  but 
cannot  vote  in  any  decisions  of  the  Synod. 


CHAPTER  IX. 

OFFICERS  OF  THE  SYxVOD. 

Sec.  I.  The  officers  of  each  Synod  shall  be  a 
President.  Secretary,  and  Treasurer,  who  are  also 
the  officers  of  the  Ministerium. 

II.  All  these  officers  are  annually  chosen  by 
ballot,  from  among  the  ordained  ministers  regularly 
belonging  to  the  Synod,  by  a  majority  of  the  votes 
of  the  ministers,  licentiates,  and  lay-delegates  pre- 
.«^ent.  The  same  persons  shall  not  be  eligible  for 
more  than  three  successive  j'ears. 

rRESIDE^TT. 

III.  The  President  shall  deliver  a  synodica!  dis- 
course at  the  meeting  of  every  Synod  ;  and  he 
shall,  in  connexion  with  the  pastor  of  the  place, 
appoint  the  other  individuals  who  are  to  preach 
during  the  session. 

\Y .  He  shall,  at  the  beginninor  of  every  Synod, 
make  a  written  report  of  all  the  official  business 
transacted  and  letters rrccived  by  him  since  the  la.st 
meeting,  and  of  all  the  important  events  which  have 


20  FOIWIUI-A   OF 

ocourrcd  rclaiing  lo  his  Synod,  and  may  rprom- 
mend  for  tlieir  consideration,  any  measures  wliirh 
he  may  dccin  necc-'sary,  or  cftlrnlntcd  to  promote 
the  cau?;p  of  God.  I'his  report  shal!  be  laid  on  the 
tal'lc.  and  dealt  vvi;h  as  with  all  other  papers  com- 
ing- before  the  body. 

V.  He  presides  at  all  the  meetings  of  the  Synod 
and  Ministerinm. 

V'l.  The  President  has  a  ri^ht  to  take  part  in  tlie 
discussions  as  well  as  any  other  member.  VVh^n 
the  house  is  equally  divided  on  any  question,  he  has 
the  casting  vote.  In  all  other  cases  he  has  no  suf- 
frage, except  when  an  election  is  made  by  ballot, 
and  then  he  has  not  the  casting  vote. 

VII.  Tlie  President  shall  preserve  order,  not  suf- 
fer more  than  one  member  to  rpeak  at  a  time,  secure 
to  each  person  liberty  to  sneak  without  interruption 
from  others,  and  shall  prevent  a  speaker  from 
devialing  from  the  subject  before  the  house. 

VIII.  The  President  shall  take  care  that  each 
subject  be  didy  considered  before  a  decision  be 
made.  He  shall  distinctly  rehearse  each  n^oiion, 
when  no  one  has  any  further  observations  to  ofiej*, 
and  take  the  votes  of  the  house  on  the  same. 

IX.  When  the  votes  are  called  for,  ihcy  are  to 
be  given  simply  by  yea  and  nay,  and  no  further 
ooserva'ions  are  then  admissible. 

X.  The  President  has  the  appointment  of  all 
committees  which  are  not  to  l)e  elected  by  ballot, 
or  otherwise;  and  every  motion  for  the  formation 
of  a  committee  shall  specify  in  what  way  it  is  to 
be  formed. 

XI.  It  is  an  important  part  of  his  duty  to  give 
counsel  to  every  member  of  the  Synod  when  he 
deemsit  e.xpedient,  and  particularly  toad rnonish  and 
advise  every  erring  brother.  If  accusation  has  been 
lodaod  against  any  mpui!)er  of  this  body  according 
to  ch.  iii.  sec.  v..  or  if  he  has  rrason  to  believe  that 
any  minister  or  licentiate  is  living  in  any  material 
violation  of  the  rules  of  this  formula,  it  shall  be  hi.s 
duty  to  call  upon  the  individual  to  relieve  his  cha- 


THE  LrTHEHAN  ciirucii.  21 

meter  from  said  imputation,  before  the  Synod  or 
Ministerium. 

XII.  Shduld  the  President  remove  from  the 
limits  of  the  Synod  or  depart  this  Hfe,  then  the 
.Secretary  shall  succeed  him,  and  discharge  the 
duties  ot  the  President,  until  the  next  Synod, 

SECRETJIRY. 

XIIT.  The  Secretary  shall  keep  a  faithful  and 
accurate  account  of  all  the  proceedings  of  the 
Synod  and  Ministerium  ;  carefully  preserve  all  the 
papers,  the  seal,  &,c.  of  the  Synod,  subject  to  their 
direction,  and  shall  do  all  the  official  wiiiing  of 
the  Synod  not  otherwise  provided  for. 

XIV.  Kc  shall  give  notice  (either  by  circular  or 
in  the  jiublic  papers,  as  each  Synod  may  direct)  to 
each  minister  and  licentiate  belonging  to  the  Synod, 
of  the  time  aiid  place  of  the  synodlcal  meeting,  at 
least  six  '.veeks  previous  to  the  time  appointed. 

XV.  He  is  to  keep  a  register  of  the  names  of 
all  the  ministers  and  licensed  candidates,  arranged 
according  to  their  age  in  office,  and  also  of  the 
congregations,  whether  vacant  or  not,  connected 
wirh  the  Synod. 

XVI.  If  the  accumulation  of  business  should 
render  it  necessary,  the  President  may  appoint  an 
assistant  Secretary*  whose  office  shall  expire  at  the 
close  of  the  meeting  of  the  Synod. 

XVII.  If  in  the  recess  of  the  Synod,  the  Secre- 
tary should  remove  into  the  bounds  of  another 
Synod,  or  should  depart  this  life,  the  President 
shall  require  the  archives,  the  seal,  and  all  other 
property  of  the  Synod  to  be  delivered  to  him,  and 
shall  retain  the  charge  of  them  until  the  next  session 
of  the  Synod,  when  he  shall  appoint  a  Secretary 
pro  !em. 

XVIII.  Unless  the  archives  are  otherwise  dis- 
posed of  by  the  Synod,  they  shall  be  in  the  charge 
and  custody  of  the  Secretary.  Any  minister  or 
delejjate  of  a  congregation  connected   with  said 


OP 


FOKMULA    OF 


Synod  shall  have  I'ree  access  lo  them  ;  hut  no  part 
of  them  shall  be  allowed  to  be  taken  away  or  de- 
stroyed. 

TREASURER. 

XIX.  The  Treasurer  shall  take  charge  of  all  the 
moneys  belonging  to  the  Synod,  and  shall  keep 
them  subject  to  its  order.  He  shall  keep  and  pre- 
sent at  each  annual  meeting,  a  detailed  and  laitli- 
lul  account  of  the  state  of  the  treasury. 

XX.  Should  the  Treasurer,  during  the  recess  of 
the  Synod,  remove  out  of  the  bounds  of  the  Synod 
or  be  removed  by  death,  the  President  shall  have 
all  the  moneys,  certificates,  bonds,  and  documents 
belonging  to  the  Synod  delivered  into  hi?  hands, 
and  shall  have  the  charge  of  them  until  the  next 
Synodical  session. 


CHAPTER  X. 

OTHER  ME3IBEKS  OF  A  SYNOD. 

I.  It  is  the  duty  of  every  ordained  minister, 
licentiate,  and  lay-delegate  of  every  Synod,  not 
only  to  observe  the  provisions  of  this  constitution 
hiriiself :  but  also,  as  far  as  is  in  his  power,  see  that 
it  is  obeyed  by  all  connected  with  it. 

ORDAIjYED  MLXISTKRS  J9.YD  LICEJ^'TLITES 
OR   CJIJ^DIDATKS. 

n.  It  is  recommended  to  every  ordained  minister 
and  licentiate,  to  aid  in  circulating  among  ilie  mem- 
bers of  his  charge,  the  books  proposed  by  the 
Synod  and  General  Synod  for  use. 

III.  No  minister  or  licentiate  shall  interfere  with 
the  congregation  of  another,  by  prcacliing  or  per- 
forming other  ministerial  duties  in  them,  except 
by  his  request  or  consent,  if  present :  nor  in  his 
absence,  if  he  have  reason  to  think  that  any  evil 
would  result  to  said  church. 


THE    LUTHERAN    CHURCH.  23 

IV.  Any  minister  or  licentiate  in  good  standing 
who  removes  (Vom  the  bounds  of  one  Synod  into 
those  of  another,  shall,  on  application  to  the  Presi- 
dent, receive  a  cerlitirate,  under  his  signature,  of 
his  honourable  dismission,  and  such  a  certificate 
shall  be  required  by  the  .Synod  into  which  he  re- 
moves, when  he  ajjplics  for  admission  into  it. 

V.  Every  ordained  minister  has  the  right  to 
leave  his  charge  and  remove  to  another  whenever 
he  believes  it  his  duty  to  do  so  ;  yet  he  must  give 
the  President  timely  notice  of  his  intended  removal. 

VI.  A  licensed  candidate  shall  have  liberty  to 
visit  vacant  congregations,  either  upon  receiving  an 
invitation  from  them,  or  upon  the  advice  of  the 
Synod  or  President. 

VTI.  After  a  licentiate  has  a  stated  charge  he 
shall  be  restricted  to  it,  and  shall  not  resign  it  with- 
out the  consent  of  the  Mmisterium,  or,  in  its  recess, 
of  the  President. 

VIII.  A  licentiate  has  power  to  perform  all  the 
ministerial  functions  during  the  lime  specified  in 
his  license. 

IX.  In  addition  to  the  obligations  of  ministers 
specified,  ch.  iii.,  sec.  1.  it  is  the  duty  of  licentiates 
particularly  to  devote  all  their  leisure  time  to  their 
personal  improvement,  and  knowledge,  and  grace, 
to  receive  counsel  from  the  President,  and  to 
apply  to  him  for  advice  in  cases  of  difi^iculty. 

X.  Every  licentiate  must  keep  a  general  journal 
of  his  ministerial  acts,  which,  with  a  few  sermons 
of  his  own  composition,  he  must  deliver  or  send 
annually  for  the  inspection  of  the  Ministerium. 

LAYDELEGATRS. 

XI.  Each  lay-delegate,  entitled  to  a  seat  by  this 
Constitution,  shall  have  equal  rights  with  the 
ministers  in  all  business  belonging  to  the  Synod  ; 
that  is,  may  take  part  in  the  debates,  offer  resolu- 
tions,  and  vote  on  all  Synodical  questions. 


24  FORMULA   OF 

CHAPTER  XL 

Or.DER  OF  BUSINESS. 

It  is  recommended,  that  the  transactions  of  the 
Synod  be  conducted  as  follows  : 

I.  At  the  time  appointed  for  the  meetin*r,  the 
members  present  shall  asscnihle,  and  if  four  or- 
dained ministers  and  two  lay-dcIegates  be  present 
they  shall  constitute  a  quorum. 

II.  The  President  shall  open  the  first  session  by 
a  prayer,  after  the  breihrcn  have  unitedly  suncr  a 
iiymn.  And  every  session  of  the  .Synod  and  I\Iii)is- 
terium  shall  be  opened  and  closed  with  prayer.  In 
the  absence  of  the  President,  the  first  prayer  shall 
be  made  by  the  Secretary,  and  if  he  also  be  absent 
by  one  of  the  elder  ministers  present. 

III.  After  prayer  the  Secretary  shall  call  the 
names  of  all  the  ordained  ministers  and  licentiates 
belonging  to  the  Synod,  and  note  the  absentees. 

IV.  l"he  lay-delegates  shall  then  e.\hibit_  the 
certificates  of  their  appointment,  and  their  names 
be  registered  by  the  Secretary  as  members  of  the 
Synod. 

V.  The  President  shill  make  his  report  (chap, 
ix.  ^  iv.)  as  the  last  ofiTicial  act  of  his  office,  and 
then  inform  the  members  that 

VI.  The  election  of  olncers  for  the  ensuing 
year  is  now  to  bo  attended  to. 

VII.  Admission  of  delegates  or  ministers  from 
other  ecclesiastical  bodies  :  according  to  chap.  viii. 
<i  xiv. 

VIII.  The  minutes  of  the  last  Synod  may  be  read. 

IX.  All  papers  intended  for  the  Synod  or  Min- 
isterium  are  to  be  handed  in,  and  verbal  notice  may 
be  given  of  any  important  business  intended  to  be 
brought  before  the  Synod. 

X.  The  Secretary  shall  then  number  the  papers  as 
arranged  by  the  President,  after  which  they  shall  be 
taken  up  and  discussed  before  the  whole  house  in  • 
numerical  order,  or  be  first  referred  to  committees, 


THE   LUTHERAN   CHLRCII.  25 

as  ihe  house  may  direct.  The  reports  of  Committees 
may  be  heard  and  acted  0:1  at  any  lime,  and  the 
intervals  tilled  up  by  the  succeeding  items. 

XI.  Each  minister  shall  be  called  on  by  the  Se- 
cretary for  the  record  of  persons  baptized  and  con- 
fnincd.  as  well  as  ot  the  regular  communing  mem- 
bers belonging  to  his  churches,  (chap.  iv.  §xi.;)  as 
also  of  the  number  of  schools. 

XII.  The  Treasurer's  account  shall  be  heard. 

XIII.  The  number  of  vacant  congregations  be 
inquired  into,  and  provision  made  for  them. 

XIV.  Promiscuous  business. 

XV^.  Election  of  Delegates  to  the  General  Synod 
or  to  other  ecclesiastical  bodies,  and  of  Directors 
of  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Gettysburg. 

XVT.  Choice  of  the  time  and  place  for  the  next 
meeting  of  Synod. 

XVII.  Dissolution  of  the  Synod,  and  annuncia- 
tion of  the  time  of  the  ministerial  session. 

XVIII.  Should  the  President  or  Secretary  be 
absent  at  the  proper  time  for  opening  a  session, 
the  members  present  may  elect  others  pro  tempore. 


CHAPTER  Xir. 

rROCESS  AGAINST  A  MIXISTER. 

I.  As  the  honour  and  success  of  the  gospel  de- 
pend very  much  on  the  ^.haracter  of  its  ministers, 
every  Synod  ought  to  guard  with  the  utmost  care 
and  impartiality  the  conduct  of  its  members. 

II.  All  Christians  should  be  very  cautious  in 
giving  credit  or  circulation  f  o  an  ill  report  of  any 
man,  and  especially  of  a  minister  of  the  gospel ;  if 
any  man  knows  a  minister  to  be  guilty  of  a  private 
censurable  fault,  he  should  warn  him  in  private.  If 
this  prove  fruitless,  he  should  apply  to  the  church- 
council,  who  shall  proceed  as  specilied  in  chap.  iii.§  5. 

III.  If  .accusation  be  lodged  according  to  chap.  iii. 
'^  5,  with  the  President.  vHthinfour  months  of  tKe 

B 


26  FORMULA   OF 

time  ol  the  next  cynodical  meeting,  he  shall  defer 
the  mailer  lo  said  meeting  ;  yet  if  the  charge  be  one 
ol  drunkeiHiess,  lewdness,  circulaiing  lundamcntai 
errors  in  doctrine,  or  a  higher  crime,  he  shall  im- 
mediately direct  the  accused  lo  suspend  all  his 
liiinistcrial  duties  until  liis  case  is  decided.  11"  such 
accusation  is  lodged  with  the  President  at  an  earlier 
date,  he  shall,  il  the  charuc  be  one  oldrunkenness, 
lewdness,  circulating  luncfamental  error  in  doctrine, 
or  higher  crime,  immediately  give  no'ice  to  all  the 
members  ol  the  Conlbrence  district  to  which  the  ac- 
cused belongs,  to  meet  without  delay  at  a  suiiable 
place,  and  institute  a  formal  invesiigaiion  of  the 
case,  according  to  the  principles  of  this  Formula. 
The  chairnmn  of  said  Conference  district  shall  im- 
mediately tix  the  lime  and  place  of  the  meeting,  and 
give  at  leas'  fifteen  days'  notice  of  the  same  to  each 
minister  in  the  district,  and  also  to  the  parties  con- 
cerned. 

I\'.  If  the  Synod  is  not  divided  into  Conference 
districts,  the  Pre.-rident  shall  ajjpoint  a  Committee  of 
three  ordained  ministers,  shall  iix  the  time  and  j>L'\ce 
of  I  heir  meeting,  and  give  all  the  notice  as  above  re- 
quired of  the  chairman  of  the  Confercjice  district. " 

V.  Any  three  members  of  the  Conference  or  of 
the  Commit  tee  above  named,  shall  have  power  to 
proceed  and  hold  a  ftiir  and  impartial  investigaiion 
of  the  case,  and  to  take  all  such  measures  as  may 
be  just  and  necessary  to  determine  the  guilt  or 
innocence  of  the  accused. 

VI.  If  the  accused  confess,  and  the  matter  be 
baee  and  fiagitious,  such  as  drurilienhess,  lewd- 
nes.s,  circulating  fundamental  error  in  doctrine,  or 
a  higher  crime,  however  penitent  he  may  be,  he 
must  immediately  be  suspended  from  the  exercise 
of  his  office,  and,  if  thought  expedient,  a  time  be 
appointed  ior  him  pubhely  to  confess  to  the  con- 
gregation and  the  world  his  guilt  and  penitence. 

\  II.  If  a  minister  accused  ol  atrocious  crimes,  be- 
ing duly  notified,  refuses  to  attend  the  investigation, 
ho  shall  still  be  immediately  suspended  from  office:. 


TIIL    LUTIIKUAN    CHURCH.  27 

VIII.  It"  the  accused  deny  the  charge,  and  yet 
on  examination  of  the  evidence,  is  IbuncTguihy,  the 
Cont"ereu(;c  or  Conimitte!;  shall  nevertheless  pro- 
ceed to  pass  sentence  on  him. 

IX.  '1  he  lu.^iicst  punishment  which  can  be  in- 
flicted by  a  Special  Conierencc  or  Committee  ap- 
pointed as  above  specified,  is  suspension  from 
clerical  tunctions  ;  and  this  sentence  is  to  be  re- 
l)or;cJ  to  tlie  next  rncetina'  of  the  Synod,  and  re- 
mains in  force  until  reversed  by  the  Synod  or 
Ministerium,  as  the  case  may  be. 

X.  Any  minister  iniendin^  to  appeal  from  the 
decision  of  a  Conference  or  Comuiitiec,  shall  give 
iiotioc  of  it  to  his  accusers  wi'.hin  three  weeks  of 
file  time  when  the  decision  was  made,  that  both 
parties  may  be  prepared  for  a  new  trial. 

XI.  Special  Conferences  not  specially  convened 
for  the  purpose,  may  attend  to  any  ciiargos  of  im- 
portance a<fainst  a  minister  within  their  bounds,  if 
all  the  parues  concerned  are  prepared  and  willing 
to  proceed. 

XTE.  If.  at  any  time,  accusation  be  lodged  with 
the  President,  according  to  chap.  iii.  •?>  5,  lor  a  less 
crime  than  tho5e  above  specified,  §3,  he  shall  take 
no  other  steps  in  the  case  than  to  write  a  letter  to 
the  accused  and  accusers,  exhorting  them  to 
mutual  forbearance,. and  referring  them  to  the  next 
Synod. 

XIII.  If  accusation  against  a  minister  be  made 
imi^iediately  to  the  Synod,  and  the  Synod  believe 
themselves  in  possession  of  all  the  evidence  neces- 
sary to  a  just  decision,  the  case  may  be  imme- 
diately examined  and  sentence  passed.  But  if  the 
necessary  evidence  be  not  before  them,  and  the 
crime  be  such  as  is  specified  in  "i  3,  they  shall  ap- 
point a  meeting  of  the  Conference  to  which  the 
accused  belongs,  or,  if  there  be  no  Conference 
district,  of  a  Committee,  who  shall  proceed  as 
above  speciiicd.- 

XIV.  If  a  minister  be  found  guilty  of  drunken- 
ness,  fundamental  heresy,  lewdness,   or  higher 


28  roioiuLA  or 

crimes,  his  s-entencc  of  suspension  shuU  not  be  re- 
moved until  after  some  time  of  penitent,  humble, 
and  edifying  conduct.  And  he  cannot  be  restored 
by  any  other  judicatory  than  the  Synod,  or  by  the 
Ministeriurn,  if  his  cas5  was  one  of  fundamental 
heresy. 

XV.  If  the  common  report  of  a  minister's  ^uilt 
of  any  of  the  charges  above  si>eciiicd,  be  such  as 
seriously  to  injure  ilie  cause  of  religion,  and  his 
own  cluirches  do  not  proceed  against  him,  it  shall 
be  the  duty  oiany  other  minister  or  layman,  hav- 
ing obtained  two  other  signatures  of  credible  men, 
to  report  the  case  to  the  Pre.sident. 


CHAPTER  XIII. 

VACANT  CO?fGREGATIO>-S. 

I.  Vacant  congregations  which  cannot  be  imme- 
diately supplied  with  a  minister  are  advised  to  as- 
semble on  the  Lord's  day,  to  select  some  member 
of  the  church,  of  suitable  capaciiies  and  character 
to  conduct  the  exercises,  and  engiige  in  the  wor-. 
ship  of  God,  as  recommended  in  cliap.  vii.  ^  1. 

II.  It  is  also  recommended,  that  at  these  meet- 
ings a  portion  of  the  Scriptures,  of  the  prayers 
contained  in  the  Liturgy,  or  some  select  sermon, 
such  as  are  approved  by  the  President  of  the 
Synod,  be  read. 


CHAPTER  XIV. 
OF  :vii>;siOi\s, 
As  tlie  blessed  Saviour  left  to  his  follov»-ers  the 
conmiand  :    "Go  ye  and  make  disciples  of  all  na- 
tions, baptizing  iliem  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  of 
xhe  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  teaching  them 
to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded 
you  ;"*  the  Synods  shall  regard  it  as  a  sacred  duly 
♦  Matt,  xxviii.  19,  20. 


THE    LITTHEUAN   CHURCH.  29 

to  ndopf,  from  time  to  time,  such  measures  as  they 
may  deem  best  calculated  to  execute  this  solemn 
injunction. 


CHAPTER  XV. 

ELECTION  OF  DELEGATES  AXD  DIRECTOR.?. 

The  election  of  Delegates  to  the  General  Synod 
and  of  Directors  of  the  Theological  Seminary  at 
(Gettysburg,  shall  ahvava  be  held  by  ballot,  and  a 
licensed  candidate  shall  not  be  eligible  to  either  of 
these  offices. 


CHAPTER  XVI. 

SrCCIAL    CONFERENCES.  ,« 

T.  It  is  earnestly  recommended  that  each  Synod 
divide  itself  into  two  or  more  districts,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  holding  Special  Conferences;  which  may 
be  held  on  a  week-day  or  Sabbath. 

II.  It  is  desirable,  where  ministers  do  not  live  too 
far  apart,  that  at  least  two  Conferences  should  be 
held  annuallj'  in  each  district.  They  ought  to  last 
two  days,  and  the  chief  business  to  be  performed  at 
tlietn,  is  to  awaken  and  convert  sinners,  and  to  edify 
believers  by  close  practical  preaching  of  the  Gospel. 

III.  The  state  of  religion  in  the  churches  of  the 
district  ought  to  be  inquired  into,  and  at  least  an 
hour  be  spent  by  the  Conference  alone  in  conversa- 
tion on  subjects  relating  to  pastoral  experience. 

IV.  These  districts  ought  to  contain  between  five 
and  ten  ministers,  and  when  the  number  becomes 
greater,  a  new  district  ought  to  be  formed. 

V.  These  Conferences  ought  to  be  held  alter- 
nately, in  some  congregation  of  each  minister  and 
licentiate  belonging  "to  the  district. 

47  2  H  2 


30  form;  LA    OF 

VI.  Special  Conferences  may  exannine  into  any 
business  of  eongre<:a!ioiis.  which  Ls  regularly  reier- 
rcd  to  them,  and  give  their  advice ;  but  no  Confer- 
ence shall,  under  any  pretext  whatever,  perform 
any  business  connected  with  the  licensure  or  ordi- 
nation of  candidates  for  the  ministry. 

VII.  Lay-delegates  may  also  be  sent  to  these 
Conferences,  under  the  same  regulations  as  to 
Synods,  if  it  is  thought  advisable  by  the  Synod. 


CHAPTER  XVII. 

MINISTERIAL  SESSION. 

I.  The  clergy  shall  then  hold  a  meeting  consist- 
ing  exclusively  of  Scripture  elders,  that  is,  prench- 
ers.*  ibr  the  purpose  of  attending  to  those  duties 
which  Christ  and  his  apostles  enjoined  upon  them 
alonfe,  viz.  Examina"ion,  Licensure,  and  Ordinq^iion 
ol  candidates  for  tiie  ministry.  I'his  meeting  is 
called  the  Ministerium,  or  Presbytery, +  by  which, 
in  Scripture,  is  meant  ministers  alone. 

II.  Licensed  candidates  may  be  present  at  the 
ministerial  meeting,  unless  requested  to  withdraw, 
and  may  take  part  in  the  discussions,  but  have  no 
vote. 

III.  The  Ministerium  shall  also  be  the  proper 
body  by  whom  all  charges  of  heresy  against  a 
minister  are  to  be  examined  and  decided :  as  also, 
all  appeals  from  the  decisions  of  a  church-council, 
on  a  charge  of  heresy  against  a  layman,  or  from 
the  decision  of  a  Special  Conference,  on  a  similar 
charge  against  a  minister. 

IV.  When  ordained  ministers  of  other  religious 
denominations  make  application  for  admission  into 
connexion  v.i-h  a  Synod,  the  ^linisterium  shall  be 
tiic  body  to  decide  on  the  case. 

V.  A  majority  of  two- thirds  of  the  ordained  mi- 

*Act9  XX.  17.  28.        1 1  Tim.  iv.  14 


THE    LUTIIKRAN    CHUIICH.  51 

nistcrs  shall  be  required,  either  for  tlie  Heensure  of 
an  applicant,  as  well  as  the  renewal  nf  his  license, 
or  the  ordination  of  a  licensed  candidate,  or  the 
admission  of  an  ordained  minister  of  another  de- 
noniinalion. 

VI.  No  minister  or  licentiate,  coming  from  a  fo- 
reign coimtry.  .'^hall  lie  received  as  a  member  of  any 
vSynod,  until  after  a  residence  of  two  years  in  this 
country,  and  unexceptionahle  deportinent  during 
tliattiine.  Excepting  only,  that  if  an  ordained  mi- 
nister comes  well  recommended  for  piety  and  learn- 
ing, by  a  Consistorium.  or  a  number  of  individuals, 
known  to  the  ?Ylinisterium  as  orthodox  and  evan- 
gelical, and  if  the  Ministerium  believe  they  can  safe- 
ly coiifide  in  the  testimonials,  they  may  receive 
him  for  twelve  months,  after  which  the  vote  for 
hi.'5  permanent  rece])tion  as  a  regular  member  shall 
be  taken,  and  the  case  decided  according  to  ^  v. 

VII.  All  business  not  specifically  intrusted  to  the 
Ministerium  in  this  formula,  shall  belong  tft  the 
Synod. 

VIIT.  The  order  of  business  in  the  Ministerium 
may  be  as  follows  : 

1.  After  the  session  has  been  opened  v/ith  prayer, 
the  President  shall  coimnunicate  any  business 
which  he  may  have  to  report  or  propose. 

2.  The  licentiates  shall  hand  in  their  licenses,  ser- 
m.ons,  and  journals,  which  ought,  if  possible,  to 
be  read  by  the  licentiate  before  the  whole  body. 
If  want  of  time  renders  this  inconvenient,  Com- 
mittees ought  then  to  be  appointed  to  examine 
and  report  on  them. 

3.  Applicants  for  licensure  are  examined. 

4.  After  the  examination  of  the  applicants,  and 
of  the  sermons  and  journals  of  licentiates,  the 
applicants  and  licentiates  may  be  desired  to 
withdraw,  and  the  question  of  their  licensure, 
and  renewal  of  license,  or  ordination,  be  dis- 
cussed and  decided. 

5.  The  licensure   and  ordination  may  be   per* 


32  rORMTTLA   OF 

formed  eiilierin  ilie  Ministerium,  or  at  an  np- 
pointed  hour,  before  a  promiscuous  appombly. 

6.  Pronii.'^cuous    matters    relative  to   ministerial 
business  may  tiien  he  attended  to. 

7.  Some  time  shall  then  be  spent  in  conversation 
on  pastoral  experience. 

8.  The  session  closed  as  directed,  chap.  xi.  '^  2. 


CIIAFTER  XVIII. 

EXAMINATION  AND  LtCENSURE  OF  CANDIDATES. 

I.  The  examination  shall  be  conducted  by  an  ex- 
amining Committee  of  two  or  more  ordained  minis- 
ters, appointed  for  the  purpose  at  the  meeting  of 
the  previous  year,  or  by  a  Committee  appointed  at 
the  time.  As  these  examinations  may  be  highly 
interesting  and  useful  to  the  whole  Ministerium, 
and  will  be  more  faithfully  performed  if  public,  it  is 
earnestly  recommended  that  tiiey  be  perfoKpied 
be'bre  the  w'lole  body. 

II.  After  the  examination  by  the  Committee  is 
ended,  every  member  of  the  Ministerium  has  tiie 
right  to  ask  the  applicant  any  additional  questions. 

III.  The  examination  shall  embrace  at  least  the 
following  subjects:  viz.  Personal  piety,  and  the 
motives  of  the  applicant  for  seeking  the  holy  office, 
the  Greek  and  Hebrew  Scriptures,  the  Evidences 
of  Christianity,  Natural  and  Revealed  Theology. 
Church  History,  Pastoral  Theology,  the  rules  of 
Sermonizing,  and  Church  Government. 

]\.  No  Ministeriutn  shall,  in  any  case  whatever, 
license  an  individual  whom  they  do  not  believe  to 
be  hopefully  pious.  Nor  shall  any  applicant,  extra- 
ordinary cases  excepted,  be  licensed,  whom  the 
Ministerium  do  not  fmd  possessed  of  a  competent 
acquaintance  with  the  sulijects  named  in  §  3,  the 
Hebrew  language  alone  excepted. 

V.  The  Ceremony  of  Lirmsure  shall  be  performed 
as  follows :  viz.  after  an  adtU'ess  fiom  the  President 


THE    LUTHERAN    CHURCH.  33 

as  prescribed  in  the  Liturgy,  he  shall  read  tlic  duties 
and  privileges  of  liceniiates  in  chap.  x.  §  G — 10, 
and  then  propose  to  him  the  following  questions  : 

1.  Do  you  believe  the  Scriptures  oi  the  Old  and 
IS'ew  'i'estanient  to  be  the  word  of  God,  and. 
the  only  iniallible  rule  ot  I'aith  and  practice?* 

2.  Do  you  believe  that  the  fundamental  doctrines 
of  the  word  of  God  are  taught  in  a  manner 
substantially  correct  in  the  doctrinal  articles  of 
the  Augsburg  Confession  ?t 

3.  Do  you  promise,  by  the  aid  of  God,  faithfully 
to  perform  all  the  duties  enjoined  on  you  in  this 
Formula,  and  to  submit  yourself  to  its  rules  of 
government  and  discipline,  so  long  as  you  re- 
main a  member  of  a  Lutheran  Synod  ?  t 

VL  These  questions  being  answered  in  the  affirm- 
ative, the  President  oflers  up  a  suitable  prayer,  de- 
livers him  his  license,  and  concludes  with  a  short 
address,  as  directed  in  the  Liturgy. 

VIL  All  licenses  shall  extend  to  the  time  of  the 
next  annual  meeting  of  the  Ministerium,  and  shall 
be  renewed  as  a  matter  of  course,  whether  the 
licentiate  be  present  or  not,  unless  satisfactory  rea- 
sons are  known  to  the  Ministerium,  which  render 
a  renewal  inexpedient.  And  if,  for  any  reason,  no 
meeting  be  held  at  the  appointed  time,  the  Ucenses 
granted  by  said  Ministerium  shall  remain  in  force, 
until  revoked  at  a  subsequent  meeting. 

VIIL  If  a  licentiate,  after  some  time  of  probation, 
does,  in  the  judgment  of  the  Ministerium,  prove 
himself  unqualified  for  the  duties  of  the  ministry, 
his  license  shall  be  withdrawn. 


CHAPTER  XIX. 

ORDINATION. 

I.  Whenever  the  Ministerium  has  decided  that  an 
individual  shall  be  ordained,  the  ceremony  may  be 
*  2  Tim.  iii.  16.  Eph.  ii.  20,   f  2  Tim.  i.  13.  J  2  Pet.  v.  5. 


34  FORMULA    OF 

performed,  either  at  tlie  time  by  tlse  assembled 
IMinisterium,  or  it  preierred,  in  the  church  by  wliich 
he  ha?  been  called,  by  tlie  Special  Conierence,  or 
by  a  Committee  appointed  for  tlic  purpose  by  the 
President. 

II.  The  ceremony  of  ordination,  wherever  per- 
formed, shall  be  as  follows  :  viz. 

1.  A  sermon  shall  be  preached,  by  a  person  pre- 
viously appoiiitcd,  on  the  nature,  duties,  and 
responsibilities  ol  ihv.  miiiisterial  office. 

2.  The  President  of  the  IMinisterium,  or  the 
Chairman  of  the  Conference  or  Committee, 
shall  then,  after  a  short  address,  such  as  is 
contained  in  the  Liturgy,  propose  to  the  can- 
didate the  following  qiics;ions : 

1.  Do  you  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and 
New  Testament  to  be  the  word  of  God,  and 
the  only  inlallible  rule  of  iaith  and  practice  ? 

2.  Do  you  believe  that  the  fundamental  doctrines 
of  the  word  of  God  are  taught  in  a  manner 
substantially  correct  in  the  doctrinal  articles 
of  the  Augsburg  Confession? 

3.  Do  you  promise,  by  the  aid  of  God,  faithfully" 
to  perform  all  the  duties  enjoined  on  you  in  this 
Formula,  and  to  submit  yourself  to  its  rules  of 
government  and  discipline,  so  long  as  you  re- 
main a  member  of  any  Lutheran  Synod  ? 

4.  Do  you  believe,  that  in  seeking  the  ministerial 
office,  you  are  influenced  by  a  sincere  love  to 
God  your  Saviour,  and  desire  to  promote  his 
glory  in  the  welfare  of  men  ? 

5.  Do  you  promise  faithfully  and  zealously  to 
preach  the  truths  of  the  gospel  of  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  as  contained  in  the  Holy 
Scriptures  ? 

III.  These  questions  being  answered  in  the  affirm- 
ative, the  candidate  shall  kneel  down,  when  the 
President,  or  presiding  minister,  shall  ordain  him 
after  the  apostolic  example  by  prayer,*  and  the  lay- 

♦  Acts  aiii.  2,  3, 


THE    LUTHERAN    CHURCH.  35 

ingonof  the  hands  ot'the  ministry,*  i.  e.  presbytery. 
'I'he  candidate  shall  then  rise,  and  the  oificiating 
minister,  and  after  him  the  ordained  ministers  pre- 
sent, shall  take  him  by  the  right  hand  and  wel- 
come him  to  lake  part  in  the  ministry  with  ihem.t 
(The  ceremonies  may  then  be  concluded  by  the 
benediction.  But  if  the  ordination  was  pcrfornied 
in  a  church  to  which  he  is  called,  the  presiding 
minister  shall  proceed,  without  any  interruption, 
witli  the  ceremonies  of  installation.) 


CHAPTER  XX. 

I^-STALLATION. 

I.  He  shall  then  propose  to  the  minister  just  or- 
dained this  question  :  viz.,  Are  you  willing  to  take 
charge  of  this  congregation,  and  do  you  promise, 
by  the  grace  of  God,  faithfully  to. discharge  the 
duties  ola  Christian  pastor  to  tliem, 

n.  This  question  being  answered  in  the  affirma- 
tive, the  President  shall  ask  the  congregation  : 

Do  you  desire  to  receive as  the  regular 

pastor  of  your  cliurch,  (or  churches.)  to  which  you 
have  given  him  a  call  ?  And  do  you  promise  taith- 
fully  To  discharge  towards  him  the  duties  which  a 
Christian  congregation  owe  to  their  pastor  ? 

These  questions  being  answered  in  the  afHrma- 
tive,  the  presiding  minister  shall  solemnly  pro- 
nounce the  individual  installed  to  be  the  regular 
pastor  of  said  charge  ;  and  conclude  with  the  bene- 
diction. ,  .      ,  .        ,    •        I, 

HI.  Ifaminister  already  ordained  is  to  be  install- 
ed, the  ceremony  of  installation  shall  be  pre- 
ceded by  a  sermon  on  the  relation  between  a  min- 
ister and  the  people  of  his  charge,  or  on  some  other 
suitable  subject,  bv  a  person  previously  appointed. 
The  minister  shall  then  be  formally  installed,  ac- 
cording to  '^  1,  2,  after  which,  a  clmrge  may  be 
*  1  Tim.  iv.  14.        t  Acts  i.  25. 


36  FORMULA   OF 

delivered  by  a  minister  previously  appointed,  to  the 
pastor  and  his  people,  on  their  respective  duties,  and 
the  whole  he  closed  with  the  benediction. 

P.  S.  As  difiereut  Synods  niitrht  differ  in  opin- 
ion relative  to  matters  oia  minor  nature,  so  many 
particulars  only  as  are  necessary  to  general  uni- 
formity and  harmony  of  operation  among  the 
churches,  were  introduced  into  this  Formula. 
Each  Synod  adopting  this  Constitution,  has  the 
power  to  form  such  by-laws  as  may  seem  proper 
to  itself. 


CHAPTER  XXI. 

CONSTITUTION  OF  THE  GENERAL  SYNOD  OF  THE 
EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  CHURCH,  IN  THE  UNITED 
STATES  OF  NORTH  AMERICA. 

Translated  from  the  original  German  copy. 

JESUS  CHRIST,  the  Supreme  Head  of  His 
Church,  having  piescri'red  no  entire  specitic  dii^c- 
tory  for  government  and  discipline,  and  every  sec-, 
tion  of  his  church  being  left  at  iull  liberty  to  make 
such  regulations  to  that  effect,  as  may  be  most 
adapted  to  its  situation  and  circumstances,  there- 
fore— Relying  upon  (4od  our  Father,  in  the  name 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Ciirist,  under  the  guidance  and 
direction  of  the  Holy  Sj)irit  in  the  VVord  of  Ood, 
for  the  promotion  of  the  practice  of  brotherly  love, 
to  the  furtherance  of  Christian  concord,  to  the  lirm 
establishment  and  continuance  of  the  unity  of  the 
Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace — We,  the  Deputies  of 
the  "  German  Evangelical  I/Uthcran  Synod  of 
Pennsylvania  and  the  neighbouring  Stales,"  of  the 
"German  and  Entrlish  Evangelical  Lutheran  Sy- 
nod in  the  State  of  North  Carolina  andlhc  borderi)ig 
States,"  of  the  "  Evangelical  Lutheran  Ministerium 
in  the  State  of  New  York,  and  the  neighbouring 
States  and  Countries,"  and  of  the  "  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Synod  of  Maryland  and  Virginia,\SL.c.'* 


THE    LUTllEUAN    CHIRCH.  37 

for  ourselves  and  our  successors,  do  adopt  the  lol- 
lowiug  lundainenial  articles:  viz. 

ARTICLE  I. 
The  name,  style,  and  tide  of  this  Couventian 
shall  be  :  *'  The  EvuuireUcul  Lutheran  General  Sy- 
nod  of  the  United  States  of  North  America." 

ARTICLE  IL 

Tliis  General  Synod  shall  consist  of  the  Depu- 
ties from  the  several  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod- 
icai  Conventions  in  the  United  States,  who  may 
join  themselves  thereunto,  and  be  duly  acknow- 
ledged as  members  thereof,  in  the  following 
ratio,  namely : 

Every  Synodal  body,  or  Synod  (whether  of  Mi- 
nisters only,  or  of  Ministers  and  Lay  Deputies  to- 
gether) containing  six  Ministers,  may  send  one  ;  if 
u  contain  fourteen,  two;  if  twenty-five,  three  ;  if 
forty,  four;  if  sixty,  five;  and  if  it  contain  eighty-six 
Ministers  or  upwards,  six  Deputies  of  the  rank  of 
ordained  Ministers  and  an  equal  number  of  Lay 
Deputies. 

Each  Deputy,  appearing  in  the  General  Synod 
according  to  this  ratio,  shall,  except  as  is  hereinafter 
provided,  enjoy  an  equal  right  and  vote  with  all 
others.  Every  Synod  may  choose  its  deputies  in 
such  a  way  and  manner  as  to  them  may  seem  pro- 
per ;  and  shall  pay  the  travelling  expenses  of  the 
same  to  and  from  the  General  Synod,  until  the  Ge- 
neral .Synod  shall  have  established  for  itself  a  trea- 
sury from  which  the  future  expenses  may  be  dis- 
charged. 

ARTICLE  TIL 
The  business  of  the  General  Synod  shall  be  as 
follows,  namely : 

Sr.i  Tiox  I.  'i'he  General  Synod  shall  examine  the 

proceedings  of  the  several  Synods  and  Minisieriums 

belonging  to  this  association,  in  order  that  they  may 

oblaia  sotiic  knowledge  of  the  existing  state  and 

2i  1 


38  lOK3iLLA    OP 

condition  of  the  Church.  The  several  Synods, 
llierelore,  shall  transmit  as  njaiiy  copies  ol  their 
proceedings  to  the  Ccnoal  t^ynod,  as  there  shall  be 
members  contairied  in  the  General  Synod. 

.Sectio-V  II.  With  regard  to  all  Books  and  Writ- 
iugs  proposed  lor  public  use  in  the  church,  the  (Ge- 
neral Synod  s^hall  act  as  a  joint  con)mittee  of  the 
special  Synods  and  Mhiisieiiums,  al;er  the  follow- 
ing manner  :   viz. 

1.  'I'he  General  Synod  shallexarnine  all  books  and 
writings,  such  as  catechisms,  fiirms  of  liturgy,  col- 
lections of  hymns,  or  confessions  of  faith,  proposed 
by  the  special  Synods  ior  pubhc  use.  and  give  ilieii 
well  considered  advice,  counsel,  or  opinion  concern 
ing  the  same.  No  Synod,  therefore,  ai;d  no  I'.lniis- 
terium,  standing  in  conne::ion  with  this  General 
Synod,  shall  set  forth  any  new  book  or  writing  of 
the  kind  above  mentioned,  for  public  use  in  Tne 
church,  without  having  previously  transmitted  a 
full  and  complete  copy  thereof  to  the  General  Sy- 
nod, for  the  purpose  of  receiving  their  said  advice', 
counsel  or  opinion. 

2.  Whenever  the  General  Synod  shall  deem  it 
proper  or  necessary,  they  may  j)ropose  to  the  spe- 
cial Synods  or  3/linister.iums,  new  books  or  writings 
of  the  kind  mentioned  above,  for  general  or  special 
public  use.  Every  proposal  of  the  kind,  the  seveial 
or  respective  Synods  and  Ivlinisteriums  shall  duly 
consider,  and  if  they ,  or  any  one  of  them,  shall  be  of 
opinion,  that  the  said' book  or  books,  writing  or 
writings,  v.ill  not  conduce  to  the  end  proposed, 
then,  and  in  such  a  case,  it  is  hoped,  that  the  reasons 
of  such  opinion  will  be  transmitted  to  the  next 
convention  of  the  (ieneral  Synod,  in  order  that  the 
same  may  be  entered  on  the  journal. 

3.  Bui  no  General  Sytiod  can  be  allowed  to  pos- 
sess, or  arrogate  unto  itself,  "  the  power  of  ;;/-6'- 
scrihing  anion.g  us  v?iiforin  ccmnovics  of  rdiiiion 
for  every  part  of  the  church;"  or  introduce  such 
alterations  in  matters  api)ertoining  to  the  faith,  or 
to  the  mode  of  publishing  the  Gospel  of  Jesus  Christ 


Till::    LUTHERAN    CHURCH.  39 

(the  Son  of  God,  and  grouud  of  onr  faith  and  hoj^.c), 
as  might  in  any  way  tend  to  burden  the  consciences 
of  the  brethren  in  Christ. 

Skction  II  [.  If  hereafter  twenty-five  ministers 
dwellir.g  together,  v.-ithin  acer'ain  marked  boun- 
dary, fifteen  of  whom  being  ordained  miiiisters,  shall 
apply  to  the  General  Synod  for  permission  to  cre- 
ate wiihin  themselves  a  Special  Minisicrium,  and 
the  Synod  or  Ministerinin  to  which  they  have  pre- 
viously belonged,  do  not,  upon  due  notice  given  of 
their  intention  so  to  apply,  rnake  any  serious  or  im- 
portant objection,  then  the  General  Synod  shall 
have  power  to  grant  the  permission  ;  and  if  whhin 
the  bounds  of  a  whole  state  no  special  Synod  or 
Ministeriuin  shall  yet  have  existed,  and  six  ordained 
ministers  residing  therein  shall  apply  for  permission 
to  create  within  themselves  a  special  Ministerium, 
the  General  Synod  shall  authorize  the  estabhsh- 
Hient  of  a  new  Synod  and  Ministerium,  within  the 
said  state.  But  until  the  permission  or  auihoriiy 
be  thus  formally  conceded,  no  Deputies  of  a  new 
Synod  or  IVIinisteriam  shall  be  acknowledged  to 
have  a  seat  and  vote  in  the  General  Synod. 

SECXIo^'^  IV.  With  regard  to  the  grades  in  the 
Ministry,  the  General  Synod  may  giv«  to  the  se- 
veral Minis'eriums  well  considered  advice,  wherein 
the  circumstances  of  time,  p!ace„  and  condition 
must  be  duly  contemplated,  and  a  beneficial  unifor- 
mity, and  actual  equahty,  of  rank  among  the  se- 
veral ministers,  must  as  much  as  pos-^^ible,  be  had 
in  view.  The  General  Synod  shall  also  advise  such 
rules  and  regulations  among  the  several  Synods  and 
Ministerium?,  as  may  prevent  unpleasant  and  un- 
friendly collisions,  that  miglit  otherwise  arise  out 
of  any  difference  of  grades  existing  among  them, 
or  from  any  whatever  other  possible  causes. 

Section  V.  "^rhe  (general  Synod  shall  not  be 
looked  upon  as  a  Tribunal  of  appeal ;  it  may.  how- 
ever, be  employed  in  the  following  cases  and  after 
the  following  manner  : 

1.  The  General  Synod  may  give  advice  or  opi- 


40  FORMULA  or 

nion,  when  complaints  shall  be  brought  before  them, 
by  whole  Synods.  Ministeriiinis,  Congreijations,  or 
individual  Alini.stcrs,  concerning  doctrine  or  disci- 
pline. They  shall  however  be  cxtreniely  careiul 
that  the  consciences  of  the  Ministers  of  the  Gospel 
be  not  burdened  with  human  inventions,  laws,  or 
devices,  and  that  no  one  be  oppressed  by  reason  of 
differences  of  opinion  on  nonlundiinental  doctrines. 

2.  If  parlies,  ditlering  in  matters  of  doctrine  and 
discipline,  refer  the  cause  of  difference,  in  a  bro- 
therly manner,  to  the  General  Synod,  they  shall  in- 
stitute a  close  and  exact  scrutiny  and  exansination 
thereof,  and  give  their  opinion  on  the  subject  of 
difference,  according  to  their  best  insight  of  right, 
equity,  brotherly  love  and  truth. 

3.  Ifdifi'erence  1-ctween  Synods  be  referred,  the 
votes  thereon  shall  be  taken  by  Synods,  and  the 
referring  Synods  shall  have  no  vote. 

Section  VI.     The  General  Synod  may  devise 
plans  for  seminaries  of  education  and  missionary 
institutions,  as  well  as  for  the  aid  of  poor  ministers, 
and  the  widows  and  orphans  of  poor  ministers,  and^ 
endeavour,  with  the  help  of  God,  to  carry  them' 
into  efi'ect. 

Sf.ction  \TI.  The  General  Synod  may  also  in- 
stitu  e  and  create  a  treasury  for  the  effectual  ad- 
vancement of  its  purposes. 

Section  Vni.  The  General  Synod  shall  apply  all 
their  powers,  their  prayers,  and  their  means,  toward 
the  prevention  of  schisms  among  us,  to  be  sedulously 
and  inccssantlyregardiiilof  thecircumstances  of  the 
times,  and  of  every  casual  ri.se  and  progress  of  unity 
of  sentiment  among  Cb.rislians  in  general,  in  order 
that  the  blessed  opportunities  to  promote  concord 
and  unity,  and  the  interest  of  the  Redeemer's  king- 
dom may  not  pass  by  neglected  and  unavailing. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

The  General  Synod  shall  choose,  from  among  their 
own  number,  a  president  and  a  secretary  ;  and  from 
among  their  own  number,  or  elsew  here,  as  soon  as 


THE    LUTHERAN    CHURCH.  41 

it  may  be  necessary,  a  treasurer.  They  shall  con- 
tinue in  oliice  until  the  next  succeeding  convention. 
The  same  person  is  at  all  times  re-eligible  as  secre- 
tary or  treasurer;  but  no  one  may  be  elected  presi- 
dent more  than  two  conventions  in  succession,  and 
the  same  person  cannot  hereafter  be  elected  for  the 
two  successively  following  conventions. 

Section  I.  The  President  shall  act  as  chah-man 
of  the  Convention.  Ife  may  make  motions,  give 
hisopinion,  and  vote  like  every  other  member.  VVith 
the  consent  and  concurrence  of  the  minister  of  the 
place  where  the  convention  is  held,  he  shall  appoint 
the  several  preachers  during  the  convention.  He 
shall  subscribe  all  letters,  written  advices,  resolu- 
tions, and  the  proceedings  of  the  Synod.  In  extra- 
ordinary cases,  and  by  request  of  any  one  of  the 
acknowledged  .Synods,  made  known  to  him  in  the 
iorm  of  a  synodical  or  ministerial  resolution,  he 
may  call  togciherspecial  conventionsofthe  General 
Synod.  Incasethe  business  of  the  Secretary  become 
too  burdensome  for  one  person  to  execute,  he  shall, 
with  the  concurrence  of  the  Secretary,  appoint 
an  assistant  Secretary,  and  make  known  to  him 
what  portion  of  the  labours  he  ought  to  undertake. 

Sectio:^  II.  The  Secretary  shall  keep  a  journal 
of  the  proceedings,  write,  atiesf,  and  take  care  of  all 
the  documents  and  writings,  make  known  the  time 
and  place  of  the  convention,  by  the  medium  of  the 
public  prints,  at  least  three  months  beforehand,  and, 
in  the  special  or  extraordinary  cases  mentioned  in 
the  foregoing  section,  he  shall  give  written  notice 
thereof  to  each  of  the  special  Synods  or  Ministeriums. 

Section  III.  If  the  President  or  Secretary,  in 
the  intermediate  time  between  the  conventions,* 
depart  this  life,  resign  his  office,  or  become  incapa- 
ble of  executing  the  same,  the  next  in  oliice  shall 
take  his  piacc  and  perform  his  duties  ;  if  it  be  the 
Treasurer,  then  the  President  shall  appoint  another 
Treasurer  ad  Interim  in  his  stead. 

Sectio.v  IV.     I'he  Treasurer    shall  keep  ac- 
count ef  the  reeeipt-s  and  expeadh  ores  of  the  Sytiod. 
b!2 


42  FORMULA  or 

He  shall  j^ivc  receipts  for  all  moneys  pnt  into  his 
hands.  He  shall  not  pay  any  money  out  of  his 
hands  but  by  order  ol  the  Pre^sident,  attested  by  the 
Seereiary.  in  pursuance  of  a  rcsoluiion  of  the  Sy- 
nod to  that  efifct.  At  every  convention  of  the 
fSynod  he  shall  render  account, 

ARTICLE  V. 
The  course  of  business  shall  be  conducted  as 
follows:  viz. 

1.  The  deputies  shall  pfive  personal  notice  of  their 
arrival  to  the  minister  ot  the  place,  or  if  the  contne- 
gaiion  be  vacant  of  a  minister,  to  any  other  per.'-on 
appointed  by  the  congregation  for  the  purpose,  who 
shall  make  known  to  them  their  place  of  residence 
and  the  place  where  the  sessions  shall  be  Iteld. 

2.  At  nine  o'clock  in  the  forenoon  of  t-he  first 
week-day  of  the  time  of  convoca'.ion,  the  sessions 
shall  begin  and  be  opened  with  prayer. 

3.  The  President  elected  by  the  former  con^ 
vention  shall  ant  as  chairman  till  another  President 
be  chosen.  In  case  of  his  absence,  the  persons 
present  may,  on  motion  made  and  seconded,  ap- 
point another  in  his  stead. 

4.  'i'hc  members  shall  give  in  to  the  chairman 
their  attestations  or  certitlcatcs.  For  all  the  depti- 
lies  from  any  one  particular  Synod,  one  certificaie, 
by  the  President  and  attested  by  the  Secretary  of 
that  Synod,  shall  be  deemed  sufficient,  and  all  the 
members  of  the  same  Synod  shall  sit  together.  ' 

5.  if  a  majoriiy  of  the  deputies  of  a  majority  of 
the  Synods  attached  to  the  General  Synod,  be 
present,  the  business  shall  go  on.  If  this  proportion 
be  lacking,  the  members  present  may  from  time  to 
time  postpone  the  sessions  oi'  the  convention. 

().  The  President-,  Secretary,  and  'i'reasurcr  shall 
be  elected  by  ballot,  on  the  first  day  of  the  ses- 
sions, and  so  soon  as  the  members  shall  have  given 
in  their  certificates. 

7.  'I'he  proceedings  of  the  former  convention 
shall  be  read  l»y  the  Secretary. 


THE    LUTHERAN    CHURCH.  43 

8.  Hereupon  follow  the  several  portions  of  busi- 
nc?3  acoordinij  to  article  3J,  section  for  section. 

9.  Now  other  mixed  motions  may  be  made, 
?onoerning  the  subjcrts  already  discussed,  or  any 
•jiher  matters  that  may  occur. 

10.  In  conclusion,  the  General  Synod  shall  ap- 
point by  ballot,  liie  time  and  place  of  the  next  con- 
tention ;  observing  at  all  times,  however,  that  one 
.'Oiwention,  at  least,  be  held  every  three  years. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

The  General  Synod  may  make  whatever  by- 
laws they  may  deejn  necessary,  provided  only, 
that  the  said  by-laws  do  not  contradict  the  spirit  of 
the  constitution. 

ARTICLE  Vn. 

No  alterations  of  this  constitution  may  be  made, 
excj'pt  by  the  consent  of  two-thirds  of  the  Synods 
attached  to  this  convention  ;  notice  of  the  intended 
alteration  having  been  given  to  the  said  Synods 
at  least  two  years  previous  to  the  final  adoption 
thereof. 
Signed  October  •24fh,  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  1820. 

.T.  G.  SCIIMITCKER,  ^ 

r.F.O.  LOCHM.\N, 

CHRISTIAN  EN  DRESS, 

F.  W.  OI^,I.-;.SENH.\INER,   !  Of 

H.  A.  MUflLENBEllCJ,  f  Pennsylvania. 

OHR.  KUNKEL, 

WM.  HENS  EL,  1 

PETER  STTCHTER,  J 


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COTTL.  SCTTOBER. 
PETER  SC!IMUCK 


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